Countable
nouns are nouns that can be calculated, which can indicate the quantity or
amount. For example, a noun pens can be counted one, two, or three pens.
Examples
of nouns that can be calculated: cat, dog, man, baby, person, animal, bottle,
box, coin, cup, plate, table, chair, bag, glass, books, house, etc. The objects
that are around us generally are objects that can be calculated.
Examples
of countable nouns in the sentence:
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We could see a ship in the distance.
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I have two brothers, John and Mark.
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I've got a problem with the car.
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Do you like these photos?
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I'm going out for five minutes.
Uncountable
nouns (also called mass nouns) is the opposite of countable nouns, ie nouns
that can not be calculated for example noun water. Noun can not be said to be a
water or two of water but, more appropriately used in conjunction with other
nouns that can be calculated, for example, a glass of water or two glasses of
water.
Examples
of nouns that can not be calculated: sand, water, rice, sugar, cheese, tea,
coffee, advice, assistance, fun, money, music, art, love, etc.
Example
uncountable nouns in the sentence:
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Can I have some water?
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Shall we sit on the grass?
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The money is much better in my new job.
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I love music.
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Would you like some coffee?
Consider
some notes about countable and uncountable nouns below.
Much
and many equally mean a lot, commonly used to express the amount of the
countable and uncountable nouns. Many are used for countable nouns and is
preceded, while much is used for uncountable nouns.
Example:
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How many years have you lived in Surabaya?
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She did not have much fun at the Tunjungan Plaza.
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I have not got many pens.
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I have not got much rice.
Number
and amount have the same meaning that the amount or number. Number used for
countable nouns, whereas the amount for uncountable nouns.
Example:
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My teacher Gives me a large number of assignments.
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My teacher Gives me a large amount of homework.
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We have been friends for a number of years.
- They
Give us an amount of money.
Few
and little have the same meaning ie slightly. Few used for countable nouns,
while little used for uncountable nouns.
Example:
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The party has Attended by a few men.
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There is only a little milk on the table.
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I've got a few dollars.
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I've got a little money.
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Few people understand the difference.
Fewer
and less have the same meaning ie slightly. Fewer used for countable nouns,
whereas less is used for uncountable nouns.
Example:
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This kind of job will give you fewer dollars.
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He pays me less money than I thought.
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Fewer birds Came this year.
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Doctors recommend eating less salt.
And
any Some have the same meaning that few, commonly used to express an
indeterminate amount on countable nouns (plural) or uncountable nouns.
Example:
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I've got some money.
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Have you got any rice?
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I've got some dollars.
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Have you got any pens?
Countable
nouns can be singular or plural form.
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My cat is playing.
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My cats are hungry.
Singular
countable nouns can be preceded by the word this, that, every, each, either,
and Neither, whereas the plural is usually preceded Reviews These words,
Reviews those, some, any, enough, and zero article.
Generally,
uncountable nouns can not be made plural, unless it is accompanied by other
types of words.
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There are new wines being Introduced every day.
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The waters of the Atlantic are much warmer this time of year.
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The Dutch are famous for Reviews their cheeses.
Countable
nouns can be preceded by a, an (indefinite article) for the singular and the
(definite article) for singular and plural.
If
countable nouns singular form, the use of words such as a, an, the, my, this,
etc. should be used.
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I want an orange. (Can not say I want orange.)
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Where is my bottle? (Not to say Where is the bottle?)
But,
if countable nouns plural form, it says it can stand on its own:
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I like oranges.- Bottles can break.
Sometimes
uncountable nouns singular finally treated also use verbasingular.
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This is very important news.
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Your luggage looks heavy.
Indefinite
article a, an uncommonly used in uncountable nouns.
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A piece of news (not a news)
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A bottle of water (instead of a water)
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A grain of rice (instead of a rice)
Thus,
it should be given the adverb in front of him. Consider the other examples
below.
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There has been a lot of research into the causes of this disease.
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He Gave me a great deal of advice before my interview.
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They've got a lot of furniture.
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Can you give me some information about uncountable nouns?
Uncountable
nouns are often used without the article (zero article)
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Poetry is beautiful.- Sugar is sweet.
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Experience is the best teacher.
Uncountable
nouns can be preceded by the word some, any, enough, this, that, and much. And
because it is not countable nouns it can not be preceded by the word Reviews
These, Reviews those, every, each, either, and Neither. See more notes and
examples above.
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