GRAMMAR REVIEW: Countable or uncountable?
COUNTABLE NOUNS
These are things you can count individually.
They have both singular and plural forms.
Examples: apple, dog, chair, idea, car
Usage:
a/an + singular countable noun → an apple
many/few/several/a number of → many apples, few ideas
Plural form adds "s" or "es" → books, dishes
Example Sentences:
I have three cats.
She bought an orange.
Many people attended the event.
UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
These are things you cannot count individually (often substances, concepts, or masses).
They do not have a plural form.
Examples: water, rice, information, advice, furniture
Usage:
much/little/some/a lot of → much sugar, some advice
No "a/an" (except when used with a container/measurement) → a bottle of water, a piece of advice
Example Sentences:
I need some water.
She gave me good advice.
There isn't much time left.
TOP TIP!
If you're not sure whether a noun is countable or uncountable, try asking:
Can I say “one ___” or “two ___s”? → Countable
Would I use "some" or "a piece of" before it? → Uncountable
Check out some of our other free exercises on countable and uncountable nouns in English:
THERE IS/THERE ARE 1 (I)
MUCH or MANY? 1 (I)
FEWER or LESS? 1 (I)
ISN'T or AREN'T? 1 (I)
Countable or uncountable? 1 (I)
Countable or uncountable? 2 (I)
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