Countable and Uncountable Nouns

In English, nouns can be countable or uncountable. Countable nouns can be individually counted. Objects that can’t be separated and counted are uncountable.

Use “a,” “an,” or a number to talk about countable nouns.

“Some” can be used for both countable and uncountable nouns.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Negatives and Questions

For both countable and uncountable nouns, use “any” in negative sentences and questions.

Vocabulary: Food Containers

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​bottle

​bag

​bar

Vocabulary: Food Containers

​tube

glass

​carton

​jar

Making Uncountable Things Countable

Uncountable nouns can be made countable if they are placed in containers.

Questions About Quantities

You use “many” to ask questions about quantities of countable nouns, and “much” to ask questions about quantities of uncountable nouns.

Measuring

Use “enough” when you have the correct number or amount of something. Use “too many” or “too much” if you have more than enough.

Use “enough,” “not enough,” and “too many” to talk about quantities of countable nouns.

Measuring

Use “enough” when you have the correct number or amount of something. Use “too many” or “too much” if you have more than enough.

Use “enough,” “not enough,” and “too many” to talk about quantities of countable nouns.

Enough/Too Much

Use “enough,” “not enough,” and “too much” to talk about quantities of uncountable nouns.