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Countable Nouns
Countable nouns are easy to recognize. They are things that we can count. For
example: "pen". We can count pens. We can have one, two, three or more pens. Here
are some more countable nouns:
dog, cat, animal, man, person, Bottle, box, litre, coin, note, dollar, cup, plate, fork
table, chair, suitcase, bag
Uncountable nouns are substances, concepts etc that we cannot divide into
separate elements. We cannot "count" them.
For example, we cannot count "milk". We can count "bottles of milk" or
"litres of milk", but we cannot count "milk" itself. Here are some more
uncountable nouns:
•I've got some money.
•Have you got any rice?
Any and some are both determiners. They are used to talk about indefinite quantities or
numbers, when the exact quantity or number is not important. As a general rule we
use some for positive statements, and any for questions and negative statements,
For example:-
I asked the barman if he could get me some sparkling water. I said, "Excuse me, have you
got any sparkling water?"Unfortunately they didn't have any.
When making an offer, or a request, in order to encourage the person we are speaking to
to say "Yes", you can use some in a question:
For example: Would you mind fetching some gummy bears while you're at the shops?
You can also use any in a positive statement if it comes after a word whose meaning is
negative or limiting:
For example:-
A. She gave me some bad advice.
B. Really? She rarely gives any bad advice.
All
1. It is used with uncountable nouns
Ex. All electrical equipment should be checked carefully
2. It is also used with countable nouns, in plural form
Ex. All shops close at lunch time
No
1. It is used in negative statements after a verbs in the positive form.
Ex. I’ve got no money left
There will be no test this week because you teacher is ill
enough
1. It can be used as with countable nouns in plural as with uncountable nouns.
Ex. There is enough lemonade for everyone.
There aren't enough glasses for everyone.