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    Countable and uncountable nouns can be categorized based on whether they can be counted or not. Countable nouns can be singular or plural, take numbers, and use indefinite articles like "a" or "an". Uncountable nouns are always singular, cannot be counted, and use quantity words like "much" and "little". Questions about quantity also differ based on countable or uncountable nouns, using "how many" for countables and "how much" for uncountables.

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    Countable and uncountable nouns can be categorized based on whether they can be counted or not. Countable nouns can be singular or plural, take numbers, and use indefinite articles like "a" or "an". Uncountable nouns are always singular, cannot be counted, and use quantity words like "much" and "little". Questions about quantity also differ based on countable or uncountable nouns, using "how many" for countables and "how much" for uncountables.

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    Countable and uncountable nouns can be categorized based on whether they can be counted or not. Countable nouns can be singular or plural, take numbers, and use indefinite articles like "a" or "an". Uncountable nouns are always singular, cannot be counted, and use quantity words like "much" and "little". Questions about quantity also differ based on countable or uncountable nouns, using "how many" for countables and "how much" for uncountables.

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    Countable and Uncountable

    Nouns
    Anything that can be counted, whether singular – a dog, a house, a friend, etc. or plural – a few books,
    lots of oranges, etc. is a countable noun.
    but
    Anything that cannot be counted is an uncountable noun. Even though uncountable nouns are not
    individual objects, they are always singular and one must always use singular verbs in conjunction with
    uncountable nouns..
    Countable Nouns
    Characteristics
    you can count them

    they have singular and they can use numbers they can use
    plural forms forward of them indeterminate articles
    like a/an
    Countable nouns CORRECT USE:
    ExampleS  I want to buy 2 laptops
    Laptop: this Christmas
    Plural form: Laptos
     I need a laptop to do the
    a laptop
    Is correct to say: homework

     Laptops on sale!
    3 laptops
     The new laptop is made
    by carbon
    1,2,3 laptops
    Uncountable nouns
    You cant count
    them

    They don’t have they can not use


    Characteris plural form indeterminate articles
    like a/an
    tics

    They always use


    singular verbs
    Uncountable nouns CORRECT USE:
    Example  I don’t have money in
    Money: the bank
    Plural form: Money
     I need to save some
    Is incorrect to say: money

     Make money at
    Moneys X home!
    10 money
     Money back! 60 days
    A money
    guarantee!
    Words to express quantity:
    A, an, some, many, much, few" and others.

    "A" y "an" "Much" y “Many" y “a


    They are used only for
    "little": few":
    accounting nouns in the singular
    form. We use "a" before "Much" and "little" is “Many" and “a few" is
    consonant sounds and "an" generally used with generally used with
    before vowel sounds. "A" and nouns can not be nouns that can be
    "an" are called indefinite counted: counted:
    articles.
    Examples: Examples:
    Examples: Did he drink much I have many balloons to
    A pencil.
    water? No, he drank make the party.
    An apple.
    A school.
    little water.
    An umbrella. You have so few
    A chair. Do you have much animals to feed!
    time? No, I have little
    time
    To make questions for quantity
    HOW MUCH? HOW MANY?
     UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS  CONTABLE NOUNS
    a lot of, lots of
    When do we use a lot of and when lots of?
    These phrases are mainly used in informal English – lots of sounds a bit more informal than a lot of. Both forms are used in singular and in plural
    sentences.

    It is not the phrase a lot of or lots of which determines singular or plural, but the noun of the sentence (here: water and computers).

    Singular

    A lot of water is wasted.


    Lots of water is wasted.
    Plural

    A lot of computers are used at schools.


    Lots of computers are used at schools.
    Some and Any
    “Some” and “any” are used when we do not want or can not express precisely a quantity.
    A semantic level, some and any are synonymous. What is different is the type of sentence in which
    they are used.

    Some
    It is used in affirmative sentences,
    before a noun:

    Countable in plural:

    I have some friends.


    Uncountable (singular):

    I have some money.


    ANY:
    It is used in interrogative and negative sentences,
    before a noun:
    Countable in plural:

    Do you have any friends?


    No, I don’t have any
    friends.
    Uncountable (singular):

    Do you have any money?


    No, I don’t have any
    Observations:
    1. Some can be used in questions for which we expect a positive response, such as offers or when permission for something
    is asked:

    Would you like some wine? (At dinner)


    Could I have some more cake, please?
    2. Any apparently is also used in affirmative sentences but have a negative meaning. These are phrases that contain a
    negative word like never, hardly ever etc. and, therefore, they may not have the verb in the negative form:

    I never drink any wine.


    Is there any alcohol in wine?
    Countable and Uncountable conversation
    Countable and Uncountable Exercises
    Complete the sentences with "some", "any", "a" or "an". Complete the phrases with a lot of, much o many.

    1. Is there __________book on the top shelf? 1. How ______water do you drink every day?
    2. There aren’t __________ children in the school yard. 2. ______ children do homework every day.
    3. I need __________paper and a pen. 3. How ______ people live in this building?
    4. Would you like __________ orange for dessert? 4. I usually use ______ olive oil.
    5. She never takes __________luggage when she travels. 5. He doesn't normally buy ______ souvenirs on
    6. Would you like __________ iced tea? holiday.
    7. You can see __________wonderful Modernist 6. We have ______ work today.
    buildings in Barcelona. 7. She doesn't spend ______ time in the library.
    8. Have you got __________English friends? 8. There is ______ sugar in this cup of coffee.
    9. __________people don't like flying. 9. How ______ films do you watch a week?
    10. I hardly ever watch __________ films in English. 10. Do they eat ______ fish?
    Countable and Uncountable Exercises ANSWERS
    1. Is there a book on the top shelf? 1. How much water do you drink every day?
    2. There aren't any children in the school 2. A lot of children do homework every day.
    yard. 3. How many people live in this building?
    3. I need some paper and a pen. 4. I usually use a lot of olive oil.
    4. Would you like an orange for dessert? 5. He doesn't normally buy many souvenirs
    5. She never takes any luggage when she on holiday.
    travels. 6. We have a lot of work today.
    6. Would you like some iced tea? 7. She doesn't spend much time in the
    7. You can see some wonderful library.
    Modernist buildings in Barcelona. 8. There is a lot of sugar in this cup of
    8. Have you got any English friends? coffee.
    9. Some people don't like flying. 9. How many films do you watch a week?
    10. I hardly ever watch any films in 10. Do they eat much fish?
    English.

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