Слайд 2Countable and Uncountable nouns
There are two kinds of nouns in English, countable
and uncountable.
Countable nouns: things you can count. They can be in singular or plural: one apple ; two apples; three apples
Слайд 3Countable and Uncountable nouns
Uncountable nouns: things you can’t count . They include
:
Names of substances: bread; coffee; gold; paper; oil; glass.
Abstract nouns: advice; death; help; information; news
Some other nouns: baggage; damage; luggage; shopping.
Слайд 4Countable and Uncountable nouns
Uncountable nouns are always in singular.
They are not used
with a/an, but often used with some and any
Слайд 5Some and Any
Some and Any refer to an indefinite quantity or number:
Do
you have any butter?
I want some water please
Слайд 6Some and Any
We usually use some in affirmative clauses and any in
questions and negatives. Compare:
Do you have any money?
I have some money with me
I don’t have any money