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Countable and Uncountable Nouns

The document explains the difference between countable and uncountable nouns, highlighting that countable nouns can be counted and have both singular and plural forms, while uncountable nouns cannot be counted and lack a plural form. It provides examples of both types of nouns, particularly in the context of food, and includes activities for categorizing nouns and practicing their usage. Key expressions and grammatical rules for using these nouns in sentences are also outlined.

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Countable and Uncountable Nouns

The document explains the difference between countable and uncountable nouns, highlighting that countable nouns can be counted and have both singular and plural forms, while uncountable nouns cannot be counted and lack a plural form. It provides examples of both types of nouns, particularly in the context of food, and includes activities for categorizing nouns and practicing their usage. Key expressions and grammatical rules for using these nouns in sentences are also outlined.

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Countable and Uncountable Nouns  We can use expressions like some, a little,

or much with uncountable nouns.


Countable Nouns are things we can count. They
have singular and plural forms. o "Can I have some bread?"

Examples of countable food nouns: o "There is a lot of sugar in the tea."

 apple (apples) Activity: Categorize the Foods

 banana (bananas) Read the list of foods below and decide if they are
countable or uncountable. Write C for countable
 egg (eggs)
and U for uncountable.
 sandwich (sandwiches)
1. apple
Uncountable Nouns are things we cannot count.
2. water
They don’t have a plural form.
3. sandwich
Examples of uncountable food nouns:
4. cheese
 milk
5. egg
 rice
6. rice
 water
7. banana
 bread
8. juice
 sugar
9. tomato
2. Explaining the Difference
10. milk
Countable Nouns:
Grammar Practice
 We use numbers with countable nouns.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form (countable
o "I have two apples."
or uncountable) of the food nouns provided:
o "There are four eggs on the table."
1. I bought ___ (apple) at the store.
 We can use a or an with countable nouns in
2. Can you give me ___ (sugar) for my coffee?
the singular form.
3. We have ___ (sandwich) for lunch today.
o "I want an apple."
4. She drank ___ (water) after the run.
o "Can I have a sandwich?"
5. There are ___ (tomato) in the salad.
Uncountable Nouns:
6. He loves to eat ___ (rice) for dinner.
 We do not use numbers directly with
uncountable nouns. 7. I need ___ (egg) to make a cake.

o "I need some rice." 8. I don’t have ___ (milk) in my fridge.

o "There is a little milk in the fridge."

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