Count and Noncount nouns

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What is a count noun?

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A count noun is a noun that can be counted and has both singular and plural forms. Examples include 'apple' (one apple, two apples) and 'car' (one car, three cars).

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What is a noncount noun?

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A noncount noun is a noun that cannot be counted and does not have a plural form. Examples include 'water', 'information', and 'furniture'.

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How do you use 'is' and 'are' with count nouns?

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Use 'is' with singular count nouns (e.g., 'There is one apple.') and 'are' with plural count nouns (e.g., 'There are two apples.').

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How do you use 'is' and 'are' with noncount nouns?

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Always use 'is' with noncount nouns (e.g., 'There is water in the glass.').

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What article do you use before a singular count noun that starts with a consonant sound?

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Use 'a' before a singular count noun that starts with a consonant sound (e.g., 'a dog').

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What article do you use before a singular count noun that starts with a vowel sound?

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Use 'an' before a singular count noun that starts with a vowel sound (e.g., 'an apple').

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

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What is the plural form of 'mouse'?

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The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice'.

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Can you use 'some' with count nouns?

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Yes, 'some' can be used with plural count nouns (e.g., 'some apples').

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Can you use 'some' with noncount nouns?

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Yes, 'some' can be used with noncount nouns (e.g., 'some water').