Countable and Uncountable Nouns

What is a countable noun?

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

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

• A countable noun only exists in plural form.

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

Give three examples of uncountable nouns.

• ['water', 'information', 'music']

• apple

• car

• furniture

Can you use 'many' with uncountable nouns? Why or why not?

• You can use 'many' with uncountable nouns in informal contexts.

• 'Many' is used for both countable and uncountable nouns.

• Yes, 'many' can be used with uncountable nouns.

• No, 'many' cannot be used with uncountable nouns.

What is the plural form of a countable noun?

• All nouns take 's' regardless of their ending

• Nouns ending in 'y' change to 'ies' for plural

• Nouns ending in a vowel take 'es' for plural

• Nouns ending in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', or 'sh' usually take 'es'; others generally take 's'.

Identify whether 'information' is countable or uncountable.

• countable

• both countable and uncountable

• neither countable nor uncountable

• uncountable

How do you express a quantity of uncountable nouns?

• Use only adjectives.

• Use quantifiers or measurements.

• Count them individually.

• Express them as whole numbers.

Is 'furniture' a countable or uncountable noun?

• None of the above

• Uncountable

• Both countable and uncountable

• Countable

Provide an example of a sentence using a countable noun.

• She likes to eat fruit.

• I have three apples.

• There are many stars in the sky.

• I have two oranges.

What quantifiers can be used with countable nouns?

• much

• a lot of

• many, a few, several, a couple of, few

• none

Explain the difference between 'a few' and 'a little' in terms of countability.

• 'A few' is for countable nouns; 'a little' is for uncountable nouns.

• 'A little' is used for plural nouns; 'a few' is for singular nouns.

• 'A few' can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.

• 'A few' is for uncountable nouns; 'a little' is for countable nouns.