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Countable Vs

The document explains the differences between countable and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns can be counted individually and have both singular and plural forms, while uncountable nouns cannot be counted individually and do not have a plural form. It provides examples and usage tips for both types of nouns.

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Countable Vs

The document explains the differences between countable and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns can be counted individually and have both singular and plural forms, while uncountable nouns cannot be counted individually and do not have a plural form. It provides examples and usage tips for both types of nouns.

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Countable vs.

Uncountable Nouns Countable Nouns Uncountable Nouns


Singular and plural
Countable nouns are things that you can count No plural form.
forms.
individually. They have both singular and plural
Use "many," numbers, Use "much," "some," or
forms.
or "a/an." specific units.
Uncountable nouns are things that cannot be Examples in Sentences:
counted individually. They are usually considered  Countable:
as a whole or in large amounts. They don't have a o I have three books on the table.
plural form. o She saw two dogs in the park.
 Uncountable:
1. Countable Nouns
o I need some water.
These nouns refer to things you can count. They
o There is much sugar in this recipe.
have both singular and plural forms.
Mixed Example:
 Examples:
 Countable: I have three friends
o One apple, two apples
(countable).
o One book, three books
 Uncountable: I have some information for
o One car, four cars
you (uncountable).
o One child, five children
Quick Recap:
Usage tips:
 Countable: things you can count (e.g.,
 You can use a/an with countable nouns in
apples, cars, chairs)
the singular form.
 Uncountable: things you can’t count
o Example: I have a cat.
individually (e.g., water, rice, air)
 You can use many and numbers with
countable nouns.
Activity:
o Example: I have many books.
Directions: Write a, an, or some in the blanks.
2. Uncountable Nouns
Identify whether the noun is countable (C) or
These nouns refer to things that cannot be
uncountable (U).
counted individually. They don't have a plural
form and are often measured by volume, weight,
1. I have ____ apple in my bag.
or amount.
2. Can you give me ____ sugar, please?
 Examples:
3. She bought ____ new dress yesterday
o Water
4. I need ____ water to drink.
o Milk
5. We saw ____ birds in the park.
o Rice
6. He wants to eat ____ rice for dinner.
o Information
7. I saw ____ interesting movie last night.
o Music
8. I have ____ friends coming over today.
o Sugar
9. There is ____ cheese in the fridge.
Usage tips:
10. Do you have ____ pencil I can borrow?
 You cannot use a/an with uncountable
11. There are ____ chairs in the room.
nouns.
12. She has ____ experience in teaching.
o Example: I have water. (not "a
13. I need ____ information about the event.
water")
14. We need ____ more time to finish the
 You can use much, some, or a specific
project.
measurement to describe uncountable
15. Could you pass me ____ salt, please?
nouns.
16. I have ____ idea about this topic.
o Example: I need some sugar.
17. She gave me ____ advice on how to study.
o Example: There is much
18. I found ____ interesting book at the
information in the book.
library.
Key Differences:
19. He bought ____ bread at the store.
Countable Nouns Uncountable Nouns
20. They are having ____ party tonight.
Can be counted Cannot be counted
individually. individually.

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