Countable and uncountable nouns

1.

Countable and uncountable
nouns

2.

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

3.

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

4.

some
We use some with countable and uncountable
nouns in affirmative sentences.
She’s got some lemons. (countable noun)
Any
We use any with countable and uncountable nouns
in negative sentences and questions.
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)

5.

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!