Countable&Uncountable nouns by https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h It's important to distinguish between countable and uncountable nouns in English because their usage is different in regards to both determiners and verbs. Here you can find some information about using countable and uncountable nouns. en-us 2018-10-22 19:12:10 UTC 2026-01-14 23:49:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png Countable nouns anna_parparova https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295668304 Countable nouns are for things we can count using numbers. They have a singular and a plural form. The singular form can use the determiner "a" or "an". If you want to ask about the quantity of a countable noun, you ask "How many?" combined with the plural countable noun.

EXAMPLES

  • She has three dogs.
  • I own a house.
  • I would like two books please.
  • How many friends do you have?
]]> 2018-10-22 19:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295668304 Uncountable nouns anna_parparova https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295669434 Uncountable nouns are for the things that we cannot count with numbers. They may be the names for abstract ideas or qualities or for physical objects that are too small or too amorphous to be counted (liquids, powders, gases, etc.). Uncountable nouns are used with a singular verb. They usually do not have a plural form.

EXAMPLES

  • tea
  • sugar
  • water
  • air
  • rice
  • knowledge
  • beauty
  • anger
  • fear
  • love
  • money
  • research
  • safety
  • evidence

]]> 2018-10-22 19:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295669434 Articles for uncountable nouns anna_parparova https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295671504 We cannot use a/an with these nouns. To express a quantity of an uncountable noun, use a word or expression like some, a lot of, much, a bit of, a great deal of , or else use an exact measurement like a cup of, a bag of, 1kg of, 1L of, a handful of, a pinch of, an hour of, a day of. If you want to ask about the quantity of an uncountable noun, you ask "How much?"

EXAMPLES

  • There has been a lot of research into the causes of this disease.
  • He gave me a great deal of advice before my interview.
  • Can you give me some information about uncountable nouns?
  • He did not have much sugar left.
  • Measure 1 cup of water, 300g of flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • How much rice do you want?
]]> 2018-10-22 19:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295671504 Tricky spots anna_parparova https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295672252 Some nouns are countable in other languages but uncountable in English. They must follow the rules for uncountable nouns. The most common ones are:
accommodation, advice, baggage, behavior, bread, furniture, information, luggage, news, progress, traffic, travel, trouble, weather, work


EXAMPLES

  • I would like to give you some advice.
  • How much bread should I bring?
  • I didn't make much progress today.
  • This looks like a lot of trouble to me.
  • We did an hour of work yesterday.
]]> 2018-10-22 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295672252 anna_parparova https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295673849 Here you can find some information with explanation.

]]> 2018-10-22 19:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295673849 Countable and uncountable food anna_parparova https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295674157 Explanation]]> 2018-10-22 19:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_parparova/mwfiedxu2r4h/wish/295674157