Countable and uncountable

nouns
 Countable nouns
Countable nouns are nouns we
can COUNT.
Example: two apples, three
oranges.

When there is only one, we use a or an in front of the

noun.
Example: An apple - A sandwich
 Uncountable nouns

Uncountable nouns are nouns we

can’t count.
Examples: SOUP - SUGAR - WATER - TEA

BUT WE CAN USE WORDS LIKE:

A bag of sugar
A cup of tea
A bottle of water
A bowl of soup
 some
Any
We use some with countable and uncountable nouns in
affirmative sentences.
We use any with countable and uncountable nouns in
negative sentences and questions.
She’s got some lemons. (countable noun)
There aren’t any lemons.
Are there any lemons? (Countable)
There is some lemonade. (Uncountable)
We haven’t got any lemonade.
Is there any lemonade) (uncountable)
 How many…?
When we want to ask about the quantity of a
countable noun, we use HOW MANY…?

Example How many bananas are there?

There are two.

How much?
When we want to ask about the quantity of
uncountable nouns, we use HOW MUCH…?

Example How much coffee do you want?

Just a cup, please!

 Little
We use “little” to say if there is only a limited
quantity of an uncountable noun.

Example There is only little rice left on the plate.

Several, Few
It means “not as much or not as many as might be
expected’
We use few/several for telling the quantity of
countable nouns.

Example : Give me only a few of these chips!