Count and Non Count 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, such as 'apple' (one apple, two apples).

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What is a non-count noun?

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A non-count noun is a noun that cannot be counted individually and does not have a plural form, such as 'water' or 'information.'

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Give an example of a count noun.

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An example of a count noun is 'book.' You can have one book, two books, etc.

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Give an example of a non-count noun.

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An example of a non-count noun is 'milk.' You cannot say 'two milks' in the same way you would say 'two apples.'

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What is the plural form of a count noun?

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The plural form of a count noun is created by adding 's' or 'es' to the singular form, such as 'dog' becoming 'dogs.'

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Can non-count nouns be made plural?

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No, non-count nouns do not have a plural form and remain the same regardless of quantity.

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What is the difference between 'chocolate' as a count and non-count noun?

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'Chocolate' can be a non-count noun when referring to the substance in general (e.g., 'I love chocolate'), but it can be a count noun when referring to types or pieces (e.g., 'I bought three chocolates').

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How do you quantify non-count nouns?

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Non-count nouns are quantified using expressions like 'some,' 'much,' or 'a little,' rather than numbers.

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What are some common examples of non-count nouns?

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Common examples of non-count nouns include 'furniture,' 'advice,' 'information,' and 'bread.'

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What are some common examples of count nouns?

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Common examples of count nouns include 'car,' 'child,' 'dog,' and 'idea.'