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Grammar Reference: Countable & Uncountable Nouns

Upgrade 1 - Unit 2. Grammar Reference: Countable & Uncountable Nouns. English nouns can be classified as COUNTABLE and UNCO U NTABLE. COUNTABLE nouns are the ones we can count. Therefore, they can be used in the plural form.

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Grammar Reference: Countable & Uncountable Nouns

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  1. Upgrade 1 - Unit 2 Grammar Reference: Countable & Uncountable Nouns

  2. English nouns can be classified as COUNTABLE and UNCOUNTABLE. COUNTABLE nouns are the ones we can count. Therefore, they can be used in the plural form. On the other hand, UNCOUNTABLE nouns can’t be counted and can only be used in the singular form. Let’s start learning more aboutthat!

  3. Countable Nouns They are easy to recognize, since they are things we can count. For example, we can have one, two, three or more books. They can be singular or plural. e.g. My catis white. My catsare very beautiful.

  4. We can use an indefinite article before a countable noun. e.g. I have acat. I had anorange after lunch. In the plural, they usually take an S. e.g. My brother loves dogs. Brazil is famous for growing oranges. We can use SOME, ANY, A FEW and MANY. e.g. I need somelemons to make a cake. I don’t have anyFrenchbooks in my personal library. I have afewlemons in my fridge. My girlfriend has manyFrenchbooks in her house.

  5. Uncountable Nouns Uncountable nouns are abstractions, substances, concepts which can’t be separated and counted. All uncountable nouns are used in the singular form. e.g. That information is very impressive. Love is an important thing.

  6. We can use SOME, ANY, A LITTLE and MUCH. e.g. I don’t have much milk in my fridge. Do you need any information? I just have a little of milk at home. The receptionist gave me some information on that topic.

  7. We don’t use indefinite articles (a/an) with uncountable nouns. We use QUANTIFIERS. Look at the examples:

  8. Brownies a small, chewy, cakelike  cookie, usually made with chocolate and containing nuts. 6 spoons Unsweetened Cocoa 1/4 Cup Butter 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/3 Cup Flour 2 Eggs 1 Cup Toasted Pecans Ingredients to make a brownie:

  9. Can you identify more countable and uncountable nouns? 6 spoons Unsweetened Cocoa 1/4 Cup Butter 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/3 Cup Flour 2 Eggs 1 Cup Toasted Pecans Countable Uncountable

  10. I’ve got a few friends.(FEW BUT ENOUGH)He’s got a little money.(A LITTLE BUT ENOUGH) Few people visited me when I was sick!(HARDLY ANYBODY)I’ve got little money! (ALMOST NOTHING) Let’s create some more examples?

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