Countable and uncountable nouns

Countable and uncountable nouns

by Maria Stalia

​Some(= μερικά)

• ​We use some in affirmative

  We’ve got some books in the bookcase.

  We need some sugar for the cake.

  Exception: Would you like some tea?

  We use a lot of/lots of in affirmative

  A lot of/lots of (πολλοί/-ές-ά/πολύ)

  Mary has got a lot of/lots of dresses

  Mum has got a lot of/lots of bread

​Any

• ​We use any in questions

• ​Do you have any apples?

• ​Do you need any flour?

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• ​We use any in negatives

• ​I haven't got any pencils in my bag

• she has 't got any milk in the fridge

Multiple Choice

Have you got ..... sugar in the jar?

• a

• an

• any

• some

Multiple Choice

There are ...... books on the shelf.

• any

• some

• a

• an