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Handout. Lesson 1.8. Grammar C.N and U.C.N 1
Handout. Lesson 1.8. Grammar C.N and U.C.N 1
FAMILY TIES
LESSON 1. 8. GRAMMAR ( Ngữ pháp)
COUNTABLE/UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS & QUANTIFIERS
A. Look at the nouns in bold. Which are countable and which are
uncountable? W rite С (countable) and U (uncountable).
1. Granddad told us love a story ( câu chuyện) about our ancestors. …U…
2. Each country has its own traditions. (Truyền thuyết) …U…
3. Information about our genes comes from our DNA. …U…
4. A mother feels great love for her children. …U…
5. An aunt of mine gave me this picture. …C…
В. Circle the correct words to complete the rules.
1. Countable / Uncountable nouns refer to separate items. They can be singular and
plural. We use an article (a/an/the) before singular countable nouns.
1. Danh từ đếm được / không đếm được chỉ các mục riêng biệt. Chúng có
thể là số ít và số nhiều. Chúng ta sử dụng mạo từ (a / an / the) trước danh từ
đếm được số ít. 2.
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x x
x x
Be careful
Remember that some plural countable nouns don't end in -s, and that some
uncountable nouns do end in -s.
Ex: + Children are usually friendly.
+ The news is very good!
COUNTABLE UNCOUNTABLE
F. Chocolate and time can also be countable and uncountable depending on their
meaning. Write a sentence for each meaning.
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G. Complete the dialouges with a, an or some.
1. A: Can I have ……………… orange, please?
B: Of course!
2. A: What’s that, Dad?
B: It’s ………… old watch that Grandad gave me.
3. A: I saw ………… cool audio equipment in a shop this morning.
B: Oh, did you buy anything?
4. A: Mum wants to make ………. apple pie, but there are only two apples.
B: Oh, well, I’ll go and buy …………….
5. A: What did you get for your birthday?
B: I got ………… delicious chocolate and ………… great book!
6. A: Could I have ……….. milk?
B: Oh, there isn’t any left.
7. A: Did you buy …………. present for your grandmother?
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B: Yes, I bought her …………. Italian bag.
8. A: Do you want ……….. sugar in your tea?
B: No, thanks.
CONCLUSION
The lesson introduces grammar of C.N and U.C.N. The cadets are required to
be able to use C.N and U.C.N to do exercises.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-STUDY
1. Review the lesson.
2. Do more exercises in Workbook.