Understanding Count and Mass Nouns

What is a count noun?

• A count noun is a type of verb that describes actions.

• A count noun is a noun that can be counted and has both singular and plural forms.

• A count noun is a noun that cannot be counted.

• A count noun only exists in plural form.

What is a mass noun?

• A mass noun is a noun that can be counted individually.

• A mass noun is a noun that cannot be counted individually and is treated as a singular entity.

• A mass noun is a type of verb used in sentences.

• A mass noun refers to a specific quantity of items.

Which of the following is a count noun: apple, water?

• sand

• milk

• juice

• apple

Which of the following is a mass noun: chair, rice?

• table

• rice

• sand

• water

Can you count the number of chairs in a room?

• There are always five chairs in every room.

• The number of chairs in the room depends on the specific room being referenced.

• Chairs cannot be counted in a room.

• The number of chairs is irrelevant to the room's purpose.

Is 'furniture' a count noun or a mass noun?

• collective noun

• count noun

• abstract noun

• mass noun

How do you make a count noun plural?

• Use a completely different word.

• Add 'ing' to the noun.

• Add 's' or 'es' as appropriate.

• Repeat the noun twice.

Give an example of a mass noun.

• water

• furniture

• air

• sand

Is 'sand' a count noun or a mass noun?

• count noun

• plural noun

• collective noun

• mass noun

Can you say 'two milks'? Why or why not?

• 'Two milks' is acceptable in some dialects.

• You can say 'two milks' in informal contexts.

• No, you cannot say 'two milks'.

• Yes, 'two milks' is correct usage.