Countable/Uncountable nouns and Quantifiers

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What are countable nouns?

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Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted individually. They have both singular and plural forms (e.g., 'apple' - 'apples').

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What are uncountable nouns?

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Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted individually and do not have a plural form (e.g., 'water', 'information').

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What is a quantifier?

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A quantifier is a word or phrase that indicates the quantity of a noun (e.g., 'some', 'many', 'few').

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When do we use 'much'?

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We use 'much' with uncountable nouns to ask questions or make negative statements (e.g., 'How much water do you need?').

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When do we use 'many'?

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We use 'many' with countable nouns to ask questions or make negative statements (e.g., 'How many apples do you have?').

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What is the difference between 'a little' and 'a few'?

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'A little' is used with uncountable nouns, while 'a few' is used with countable nouns (e.g., 'a little sugar' vs. 'a few cookies').

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What does 'some' indicate?

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'Some' is used with both countable and uncountable nouns to indicate an unspecified quantity (e.g., 'some books', 'some milk').

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What does 'no' indicate in terms of quantity?

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'No' indicates the absence of quantity (e.g., 'no money', 'no time').

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How do we express a smaller quantity with uncountable nouns?

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We use 'less' to express a smaller quantity with uncountable nouns (e.g., 'less water').

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How do we express a smaller quantity with countable nouns?

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We use 'fewer' to express a smaller quantity with countable nouns (e.g., 'fewer apples').