Countable and uncountable nouns

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Countable and Uncountable nouns

There are two kinds of nouns in English, countable

Countable and Uncountable nouns There are two kinds of nouns in English,
and uncountable.
Countable nouns: things you can count. They can be in singular or plural: one apple ; two apples; three apples

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Countable and Uncountable nouns

Uncountable nouns: things you can’t count . They include

Countable and Uncountable nouns Uncountable nouns: things you can’t count . They
:
Names of substances: bread; coffee; gold; paper; oil; glass.
Abstract nouns: advice; death; help; information; news
Some other nouns: baggage; damage; luggage; shopping.

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Countable and Uncountable nouns

Uncountable nouns are always in singular.
They are not used

Countable and Uncountable nouns Uncountable nouns are always in singular. They are
with a/an, but often used with some and any

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Some and Any

Some and Any refer to an indefinite quantity or number:
Do

Some and Any Some and Any refer to an indefinite quantity or
you have any butter?
I want some water please

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Some and Any

We usually use some in affirmative clauses and any in

Some and Any We usually use some in affirmative clauses and any
questions and negatives. Compare:
Do you have any money?
I have some money with me
I don’t have any money
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