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Nouns: countable and uncountable

Countable nouns.

Some nouns refer to things which, in English, are treated as separate items which can be counted. These are called countable nouns. Here are some examples:

a car , three cars

my cousin , my two cousins

a book , a box full of books

a city , several big cities

Singular and plural

Countable nouns can be singular or plural. They can be used with a/an and with numbers and many other determiners (e.g. these, a few ):

She’s got two sisters and a younger brother .

Most people buy things like cameras and MP3-players online these days .

These shoes look old now.

I’ll take a few magazines with me for the flight .

Determiners ( the, my , some , this )

Singular and plural nouns

Uncountable nouns

In English grammar, some things are seen as a whole or mass. These are called uncountable nouns, because they cannot be separated or counted.

Some examples of uncountable nouns are:

Ideas and experiences: advice, information, progress, news, luck, fun, work

Materials and substances: water, rice, cement, gold, milk

Weather words: weather, thunder, lightning, rain, snow

Names for groups or collections of things: furniture, equipment, rubbish, luggage

Other common uncountable nouns include: accommodation, baggage, homework, knowledge, money, permission, research, traffic, travel .

These nouns are not used with a/an or numbers and are not used in the plural.

We’re going to get new furniture for the living room.

Not: We’re going to get a new furniture for the living room . or We’re going to get new furnitures for the living room .

We had terrible weather last week.

Not: We had a terrible weather last week .

We need rice next time we go shopping.

Some nouns always have plural form but they are uncountable because we cannot use numbers with them.

I bought two pairs of trousers .

Not: I bought two trousers .

Other nouns of this type are: shorts, pants, pyjamas, glasses (for the eyes), binoculars, scissors .

Some nouns which are uncountable in English are countable in other languages (e.g. accommodation, advice, furniture, information ):

They can give you some information about accommodation at the tourist office.

Not: They can give you some informations about accommodations at the tourist office .

Can you give me some advice about buying a second-hand car?

Not: Can you give me some advices about buying a second-hand car?

A good learner’s dictionary will tell you whether a noun is countable or uncountable.

Quantity expressions ( a bit/piece )

To refer to one or more quantities of an uncountable noun , expressions such as a bit of, a piece of , an item of or words for containers and measures must be used:

He bought a very expensive piece of furniture for his new apartment.

Maggie always has some exciting bits of news when she comes to see us.

I think we’ll need five bags of cement for the patio.

There’s a litre of milk in the fridge for you. And I bought you a bar of chocolate .

Determiners ( my, some, the )

Uncountable nouns can be used with certain determiners (e.g. my, her , some, any , no , the, this, that ) and expressions of quantity (e.g. a lot of, (a) little ):

They gave me some information about courses and scholarships and things.

Have you heard the news ? Fran’s getting engaged.

She’s been studying hard and has made a lot of progress .

There’s no work to do here, so you can go home if you like.

This milk ’s a bit old, I’m afraid.

Countable phrases for uncountable nouns

We can sometimes use countable noun phrases to talk about an individual example of the thing an uncountable noun refers to.

Finding a place to live is difficult if you’re a student and you’ve got no money. (or Finding accommodation … )

Not: Finding an accommodation …

She brought two big suitcases and a rucksack with her.

Not: She brought two big luggages …

I read a poem once about someone riding a horse at night.

Not: I read a poetry …

We went on a trip to the Amazon when we were in Brazil.

Not: We went on a travel …

Countable and uncountable nouns with different meanings

Some nouns can be used either countably or uncountably, but with different meanings.

Uncountable nouns used countably

Measures and examples.

Sometimes uncountable nouns are used countably, to mean ‘a measure of something’ or ‘a type or example of something’:

Can I have two teas and one coffee , please? (two cups of tea and one cup of coffee …?)

A: How many sugars do you want in your tea? (How many spoonfuls/lumps of sugar?) B: Just one, please .

To some degree we tend to eat the foods that we ate as children. (i.e. types of food)

Abstract nouns

Some abstract nouns can be used uncountably or countably. The uncountable use has a more general meaning. The countable use has a more particular meaning.

Nouns of this type include: education, experience, hatred, help, knowledge, life, love, sleep, time, understanding .

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Introduction to Countable and Uncountable Nouns

In this lesson we’re looking at Countable and Uncountable nouns in English.

If you need help to destinguish between countable and uncountable nouns, this is the right lesson for you. We’re going to look at lots of different countable and uncountable nouns, as well as how to use them with articles and key words like little , few , some  or  any .

Have fun with the lesson, and don’t forget to try the quizzes by clicking on their links below

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Lesson Contents

Countable nouns.

So what is a countable noun ? Here’s an example. “Mango” is a countable noun . It can be singular (mango) or plural (mangoes).

I love mangoes .

I eat a mango at every meal.

Countable nouns can be used with numbers: “Three mangoes.” “Twenty mangoes.” Here are a few more examples of countable nouns :

Bob has two cars , he’s very rich.

I saw a great film last night.

How many children have you got?

This island has lots of beautiful waterfalls .

Do you keep chickens ?

Uncountable nouns

So what’s an uncountable noun then? Let me give you an exmaple. “Rice” is an uncountable noun . It only has one form (rice).

I love rice .

I eat rice at every meal.

Uncountable nouns cannot be used with numbers, we cannot say “ Three rices. ” “ Twenty rices. ” Here are a few more examples of  uncountable nouns :

There is too much traffic on the roads nowadays.

I listen to music while I work.

Do you want some water ?

This island has wonderful fresh air .

Using A & AN with countable nouns

A and AN can be used with singular countable nouns :

an apple / a problem / a university

Singular countable nouns cannot be used alone (A / AN / YOUR etc.)

Can I have a mango ? (not “Can I have mango?”)

I read an article in the paper . (not “article in the paper.”)

You can, however, use a plural countable noun alone:

Smartphones are quite expensive.

Using A & AN with uncountable nouns

A and AN cannot usually be used with uncountable nouns . We cannot say “ a milk ”  “ a water ”  “ a sand “ . You can, however, use A…OF . For example:

a pint of milk / a glass of water / a bucket of sand

Uncountable nouns can be used alone (without A / AN / YOUR etc.):

Would you like more rice ?

I have sand in my bag.

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Using SOME / ANY / MANY / FEW with countable nouns

SOME and ANY can be used with plural countable nouns :

Would you like some sausages ?

Have you got any gloves ?

We can also use MANY and FEW with plural countable nouns :

They didn’t have many children .

I have a few books to sell.

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Using SOME / ANY / MUCH / LITTLE with uncountable nouns

SOME and ANY can be used with uncountable nouns :

Would you like some rice ?

Do you have any money ?

We can also use MUCH and LITTLE with uncountable nouns :

They didn’t have much time .

I have a little wine left.

Decide if the underlined word needs to be corrected. Choose OK if you think that the sentence works.

Bob hitchhikes everywhere. He hasn't got car .

He was playing music last night.

We're going to great restaurant tonight.

• a great restaurant

To make some great pancakes, just add rum .

Is there cash-point near here?

• a cash-point

My friend works in museum .

We don't like laziness .

Can you smell smoke ?

We watched great match when we went to Wimbledon.

• a great match

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Mastering Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Mastering Countable and Uncountable Nouns: Free Resources for Learning and Practicing with Free PowerPoint Presentations

When it comes to understanding the nuances of English grammar, countable and uncountable nouns stand as essential concepts that shape your ability to communicate accurately and effectively. Whether you’re talking about quantities, objects, or substances, a solid grasp of these noun types is indispensable. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of mastering countable and uncountable nouns and introduce you to an array of free resources, including PowerPoint presentations, that will facilitate your learning journey.

The Power of Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Countable and uncountable nouns are the building blocks of language precision. Countable nouns refer to things that can be counted as individual units, while uncountable nouns represent concepts or substances that can’t be counted discretely. These distinctions are crucial for expressing quantities, identifying categories, and maintaining clarity in your communication.

For example:

• Countable: “I bought three books from the store.”
• Uncountable: “I need to buy some flour for baking.”

Embracing Interactive Learning Resources

Language learning can be both enjoyable and enlightening when approached with the right resources. Interactive tools like PowerPoint presentations provide an immersive and engaging way to internalize grammar concepts. With these presentations, you’ll not only understand the differences between countable and uncountable nouns but also practice using them in context.

Free PowerPoint Presentations for Immersive Learning

• Countable and Uncountable Nouns Explained : Begin your journey with a PowerPoint presentation that breaks down the characteristics of countable and uncountable nouns. Visual aids and clear explanations set the stage for your learning.
• Quantifiers in Action : Dive deeper into the usage of quantifiers – words that express amounts – with an interactive presentation. Engage with scenarios that demonstrate how to use quantifiers with both countable and uncountable nouns.
• Practice Makes Perfect : Immerse yourself in a presentation designed for active practice. Complete exercises that require you to choose the appropriate noun type and quantifier, enhancing your practical application of the concepts.

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• Regular Engagement : Dedicate consistent time to engage with the PowerPoint presentations. Regular exposure helps reinforce your understanding and memory retention.
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Mastering the distinction between countable and uncountable nouns is a remarkable achievement on your language journey. With the help of these free PowerPoint presentations, you’ll not only gain insight into these essential concepts but also practice their application.

So, dive into the world of countable and uncountable nouns, fine-tune your language accuracy, and let your understanding of these noun types enhance your communication skills. With each correct use of quantifiers and proper identification of nouns, you’re inching closer to confident and articulate English expression. Happy learning!

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Nouns: countable and uncountable

Do you know how to use a , some , any , much and many ? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.

Look at these examples to see how to use countable and uncountable nouns in a sentence.

I'm making a cup of tea. There's some money on the table. Have we got any bread? How many chairs do we need? How much milk have we got?

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Countable and uncountable nouns 1: Grammar test 1

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

Nouns can be countable or uncountable. Countable nouns can be counted, e.g. an apple , two apples , three apples , etc. Uncountable nouns cannot be counted, e.g. air , rice , water , etc. When you learn a new noun, you should check if it is countable or uncountable and note how it is used in a sentence.

Countable nouns

For positive sentences we can use a / an for singular nouns or some for plurals.

There's a man at the door. I have some friends in New York.

For negatives we can use a / an for singular nouns or any for plurals.

I don't have a dog. There aren't any seats.

Uncountable nouns

Here are some examples of uncountable nouns:

We use some with uncountable nouns in positive sentences and any with negatives.

There's some milk in the fridge. There isn't any coffee.

In questions we use a / an , any or how many with countable nouns.

Is there an email address to write to? Are there any chairs? How many chairs are there?

And we use any or how much with uncountable nouns.

Is there any sugar? How much orange juice is there?

But when we are offering something or asking for something, we normally use some .

Do you want some chocolate? Can we have some more chairs, please?

We also use some in a question when we think the answer will be 'yes'.

Have you got some new glasses?

Other expressions of quantity

A lot of (or lots of ) can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.

There are lots of apples on the trees. There is a lot of snow on the road .

Notice that we don't usually use many or much in positive sentences. We use a lot of instead.

They have a lot of money.

However, in negative sentences we use not many with countable nouns and not much with uncountable nouns.

There are a lot of carrots but there are n't many potatoes. There's lots of juice but there is n't much water.

Go to Countable and uncountable nouns 2 to learn more.

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Countable and uncountable nouns 1: Grammar test 2

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Hello, I want to ask a question.Can I answer 'any' in Grammar Test 2 No.7. Why is the answer 'any shirt'?

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Hello Aung Qui,

'any shirt' is not correct in that sentence. When there's a negative meaning, we use 'a' with singular nouns (like 'shirt') and 'any' with plural nouns and countable nouns in a sentence like this.

Best wishes, Kirk LearnEnglish team

Hi Is there any difference between this grammar in American English ?

Hello reza-3x,

I can't think of any differences, but if you had something specific in mind, please let us know.

After I finished the lessons, I completely understood how prepositions come with a noun. This lesson helps me a lot. Thank the authority.

Hello! I also have some question about using 'uncountable and countable' words. Regarding the word 'waste' as a noun, it can be used both 'waste' and 'wastes' for the meaning as unwanted material or substance(e.g.nuclear waste, plastic waste). When you say 'A lot of plastic waste goes into the ocean.', can you also say 'Lots of plastic wastes go into the ocean.' or 'A lot of platic wastes go into the ocean.'? I am quite confused what makes a real difference between plastic 'waste' and plastic 'wastes'.

Thank you for your advice!

Hello lily7983,

Waste is usually an uncountable noun and we modify it with quantifiers that go with uncountable nouns: a lot of, a great deal of, some, a little etc.

Wastes (plural) is unusual, but it does exist to describe types of waste. The Cambridge Dictionary gives this example: Oil spills are common, as is the dumping of toxic industrial wastes .

I would not say 'plastic wastes' unless in context you are very specifically talking about a number of different types of plastic waste.

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I have trouble understanding the punctuation applied by some writers, which is inconsistent with what I learned from grammar books. For instance, I learned that a comma should be placed before coordinating conjunctions such as 'and' and 'but.' However, why is a period sometimes placed before them?

I have another question, too. Which of the following is grammatically correct?

People don't have a good life.

People don't have good lives.

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All you need to know about countable and uncountable nouns

What’s the difference between countable and uncountable nouns , and what grammar rules do you need to know to use them correctly?

Also known as  count and noncount nouns , this vocabulary point can trip you up when you’re learning English as a second language. It’s especially tricky because:

• There are no concrete rules for classifying nouns as countable or uncountable (although there are some general guidelines that we will explain later).
• Certain nouns that are countable in other languages may be uncountable in English, so you’ll have to un-learn what you know from your native language and learn a different set of rules for English words.

So, let’s take a detailed look at countable vs uncountable nouns, with plenty of examples showing how to use them with the correct articles, quantifiers, and other determiners.

The basics of countable and uncountable nouns

What is a countable noun.

A  countable noun (also called a count noun) is a noun naming something that can be counted using standard numbers. Countable nouns usually have singular and plural forms. 

Examples of countable nouns include chair, table, rabbit, page, part, and lemon .

So, we can have one chair, five tables, ten rabbits, twenty-three lemons, and three hundred pages .

You are probably already familiar with this pattern of counting things in English.

What is an uncountable noun?

An uncountable noun (also called a mass noun or a non-count noun) is a noun naming something that cannot be counted in English using standard numbers. These nouns cannot be made plural.

Examples of uncountable nouns include rice, money, advice, news, and happiness .

We cannot have one rice, five monies, two advices, or a happiness .

Instead, we must use different determiners to quantify these particular things: a cup of rice , a bag of money , and a piece of advice .

Now you know these basics, it’s time to take a deeper look at what this means in practice. You need to know whether you’re dealing with a countable or uncountable noun so you can select the correct determiners and plural forms in your writing and speech.

Rules for using countable nouns

We’ll begin by going over the rules for using countable nouns, since these are most straightforward.

Countable nouns:

• Can be separated into whole, individual, countable units
• Broadly refer to people, places, and things
• Have a singular and a plural form (with a few exceptions like sheep, deer, fish) – see this site for more about how to form plurals
• May take indefinite articles (a/an) as well as the definite article (the)
• May take other determiners such as this/that/these/those, some/any/few/many/several, my/your/his/her/our/their
• To form a question about a countable noun, we say ‘How many…’

Countable noun example sentences

Most of the nouns we use in English are countable. Here are some example sentences showing correct usage:

• I have two cats as pets .
• She bought a few books from the store .
• We went to the zoo and saw several giraffes .
• The school has six classrooms for different subjects .
• He has a collection of ten stamps .
• My father owns a few bikes .
• The store has a variety of balloons in different colors.
• He has five siblings : three brothers  and two sisters .
• There are many oranges in the fruit basket .
• The bakery doesn’t have any bread left.
• I would like to buy that handbag .
• How many meals should I order at  the restaurant ?

Read about the difference between few vs a few here.

Rules for using uncountable nouns

Uncountable nouns are used less often in English, and they:

• Are abstract ideas, qualities, or masses that can’t be separated and counted individually
• Do not have a plural form and are treated as singular nouns (and therefore take the singular form of the verb)
• May take the definite article (the) but do not take the indefinite articles (a/an)
• May take other determiners such as much/little/less/any/some and my/your/his/her/our/their
• Can be quantified with phrases that contain countable nouns (e.g. a bag of rice)
• To form a question about an uncountable noun, we say ‘How much…’

See also: What’s the difference between less and fewer?

Uncountable noun examples

We can group uncountable nouns into some broad categories. Although we cannot list them all here, the following groups are a general guide that may make it easier for you to identify others in the future:

This may seem like a long list of uncountable nouns; however, there are hundreds more. 

Quantifying an uncountable noun

Although we can’t quantify uncountable nouns using numbers, we can add a countable unit of measurement to refer to one or more quantities of these things. Below are some of the most common quantifiers we can use to refer to things that are uncountable.

• A piece of… advice, art, cheese, equipment, evidence, furniture, homework, information, luck, luggage, music, news, paper, poetry, publicity, rubbish, software
• A bottle of… beer, water, wine, sauce, salad dressing
• A carton of… juice, milk, cream
• A packet of… ketchup, rice, gum
• A plate/bowl of… cereal, pasta, rice
• A drop of… blood, oil, rain, water
• A game of… badminton, chess, football, soccer, tennis
• A ray of… hope, light, sun
• A grain of… sand, rice, sugar, dignity
• A cube of… ice, sugar
• A blob of… toothpaste, mayonnaise, glue
• A pane of glass
• A round of applause
• A bar of soap
• A mode of transport
• A bolt of lightning
• A blade of grass
• A rasher of bacon
• A sheet of paper

Determiners for count and noncount nouns

You’ll have seen from the examples above that certain determiners can only be used for one type of noun, whereas others can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns. Here’s a handy reference table for these, although this is not an exhaustive list.

Most other adjectives can modify both countable and uncountable nouns.

See also:  What’s the difference between advice vs advise?

Some nouns can be countable and uncountable

You might often hear people say something like “I take two sugars in my tea”. What they really mean is “two teaspoons of sugar”, but the noun “sugar” has taken on that meaning and become countable.

In this way, uncountable nouns can sometimes be used as countable when referring to a complete unit or measurement of something, normally in relation to food and beverages. Here are some more examples:

• I’ll have three coffees , please. (three cups of coffee)
• I’ve had too many beers tonight! (glasses/cans/bottles of beer)
• Could I get two more ketchups ? (two sachets of ketchup)

Uncountable nouns may also be used as countable when they refer to a specific type, example, or category of something . For example:

• You should have at least five different cheeses on your cheese board.
• The best wines in the world are produced in France.
• We used three woods to make this beautiful box.
• They encountered a lot of difficulties while completing the project.
• These juices are all freshly squeezed.

These plural countable nouns are exceptions to the rule given earlier.

Nouns with different countable and uncountable meanings

To make things even more confusing, certain nouns in English have two or more meanings. When a noun refers to different things, one countable and one uncountable, you must remember which is which in order to form a correct sentence. Here are some common examples of words with dual meanings:

As you can see,  English can be hard to learn . Fortunately, you can always check in a dictionary to see whether a noun is countable or uncountable. Some dictionaries, such as  Oxford Dictionaries , specify this in the definition.

We hope this information about countable vs uncountable nouns has been helpful. It can be quite a tricky English grammar topic to get right because, even once you have mastered the rules of count and noncount nouns, there is still no hard-and-fast way to know which words are which, unless you look them up.

Leave a comment below if you have any more questions about this topic or want to check your understanding of a particular point we’ve mentioned.

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Countable/ Uncountable Nouns. Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education Duraz Inter. G. School. First Intermediate Teacher: Ahlam S.Mahdi. Countable nouns Nouns that have two forms – singular/ plural. An orange. Oranges. COUNTABLE NOUNS. SINGULAR: a + noun one + noun. PLURAL:

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Countable/ Uncountable Nouns Kingdom of BahrainMinistry of EducationDuraz Inter. G. School First Intermediate Teacher: AhlamS.Mahdi

Countable nounsNouns that have two forms – singular/ plural. An orange Oranges

COUNTABLE NOUNS SINGULAR: a+ noun one+ noun PLURAL: noun+-s a potato potatoes

Uncountable nouns Nouns that have one form only. Rice

NOUN ? We love to read books. ? countable Uncountable

NOUN ? Please pass the salt. ? countable Uncountable

NOUN ? We need some chairs. ? Uncountable countable

Countable or uncountable? Write C / U.

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The use of some/ any

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some any I need _____ time to study. some

some any There is _____ cheese. some

7-8 Let’s Practice some any There aren’t _____ horses in the field. any

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The use of many/ much

HowMuch or HowMany

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COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

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• COUNTABLE NOUNS
• UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
• It is possible to count countable nouns.
• Singular and plural.
• Examples an apple, two apples, a banana, seven bananas
• It is NOT possible to count uncountable nouns.
• Only singular.
• Examples bread, meat, milk, water, coffee, tea, fish
• We use A / AN with singular countable nouns.
• A Consonant a banana, a tomato, a potato
• An Vowel an apple, an egg, an orange
• We use SOME / ANY with uncountable nouns and with plural countable nouns.
• Some bread, some fruit, some coffee
• Some strawberries, some lemons, some carrots
• We use SOME in affirmative sentences.
• There is some bread. There are some sweets.
• We use ANY in negative and interrogative sentences.
• There isnt any bread. There arent any sweets.
• Is there any bread? Are there any sweets?
• AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCES
• There is an apple on the table.
• There is some bread on the table.
• There are some people in the room.
• NEGATIVE SENTENCES
• There isnt a banana in the bag.
• There isnt any milk in the fridge.
• There arent any potatoes.
• INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES AND SHORT ANSWERS
• Is there an orange on the table? Yes, there is. No, there isnt.
• Is there any rice? Yes, there is. No, there isnt.
• Are there any tomatoes? Yes, there are. No, there arent.

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