Count and Non-Count Nouns

Is the word 'furniture' a count or non-count noun?

• Furnishing

• Non-furniture

• Count noun

• Non-count noun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Give an example of a count noun.

• apple

• water

• love

• happiness

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the difference between count and non-count nouns?

• Count nouns are always singular, while non-count nouns are always plural.

• Count nouns refer to specific items, while non-count nouns refer to general concepts.

• Count nouns can be counted individually, while non-count nouns cannot be counted individually.

• Count nouns are used for people, while non-count nouns are used for objects.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Identify the count noun in the following sentence: 'She has three cats.'

• elephants

• horses

• dogs

• cats

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Identify the non-count noun in the following sentence: 'There is some water in the glass.'

• water

• is

• glass

• some

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Explain why 'money' is a non-count noun.

• Money is a non-count noun because it can be easily counted.

• Money is a non-count noun because it refers to a concept or a substance that cannot be counted as individual units.

• Money is a non-count noun because it can be pluralized.

• Money is a non-count noun because it refers to a specific amount.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Provide an example of a non-count noun.

• Book

• Water

• Chair

• Table

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

How can you make a non-count noun countable?

• By using a specific unit of measurement or adding a quantifier.

• By using a plural form

• By adding an adjective

• By changing the spelling

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What are some common non-count nouns?

• desk, chair, bed, lamp

• apple, banana, orange, pear

• water, air, sugar, furniture

• dog, cat, bird, fish

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Explain the concept of 'uncountable' nouns.

• Uncountable nouns are nouns that can only be counted in odd numbers

• Uncountable nouns are nouns that always end in -s

• Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted or have a plural form.

• Uncountable nouns are nouns that are always singular and never change form

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B