Countable & Uncountable nouns 2
4
Read the grammar explanation and do the exercise.
Countable & Uncountable nouns (2)
Some words can be both countable and uncountable depending on how they are used.
Would you like a chocolate?
Would you like some chocolate?
In a box of chocolates, the chocolates are countable and you can take one.
When you have a bar of chocolate the chocolate is uncountable and you can take some.
There are several other nouns that can be both countable and uncountable.
Can I have a glass of water, please?
There’s some broken glass on the pavement.
‘Glass’ is one. Many foodstuffs can be countable or uncountable. Think about the difference between ‘an ice cream’ and ‘some ice cream’ and ‘a coffee’ and ‘some coffee’
‘few/a few’ and ‘little/a little’
We use few and a few with countable nouns and we use little and a little with uncountable nouns.
A few friends are coming round for dinner tonight.
We’ve got a little time before our train leaves. Shall we go to a museum?
A few and a little both mean ‘some’. They have a positive meaning.
I’ve got very few friends here. I feel really lonely.
We’ve got very little time – hurry up or we’ll miss the train.
Few and little both mean ‘almost none’. They have a negative meaning.
Commonly confused words
I’d like an information about train times please
I’d like some information about train times please.
Although ‘information’ is countable in many languages, it is uncountable in English.
Have you had any news from Pete?
I haven’t brought much luggage with me.
Can you give me some advice please?
As well as information, the following words are all uncountable: news, luggage, advice, furniture, weather, travel.
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Determiners›Grammar: much, many, a lot, little, few
Determiners›Grammar: some, any, no, someone, anything
Pronouns & Nouns›Grammar: countable & uncountable
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Countable & Uncountable nouns 2
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Read the grammar explanation and do the exercise.
Countable & Uncountable nouns (2)
Some words can be both countable and uncountable depending on how they are used.
Would you like a chocolate?
Would you like some chocolate?
In a box of chocolates, the chocolates are countable and you can take one.
When you have a bar of chocolate the chocolate is uncountable and you can take some.
There are several other nouns that can be both countable and uncountable.
Can I have a glass of water, please?
There’s some broken glass on the pavement.
‘Glass’ is one. Many foodstuffs can be countable or uncountable. Think about the difference between ‘an ice cream’ and ‘some ice cream’ and ‘a coffee’ and ‘some coffee’
‘few/a few’ and ‘little/a little’
We use few and a few with countable nouns and we use little and a little with uncountable nouns.
A few friends are coming round for dinner tonight.
We’ve got a little time before our train leaves. Shall we go to a museum?
A few and a little both mean ‘some’. They have a positive meaning.
I’ve got very few friends here. I feel really lonely.
We’ve got very little time – hurry up or we’ll miss the train.
Few and little both mean ‘almost none’. They have a negative meaning.
Commonly confused words
I’d like an information about train times please
I’d like some information about train times please.
Although ‘information’ is countable in many languages, it is uncountable in English.
Have you had any news from Pete?
I haven’t brought much luggage with me.
Can you give me some advice please?
As well as information, the following words are all uncountable: news, luggage, advice, furniture, weather, travel.
Tags
Determiners›Grammar: much, many, a lot, little, few
Determiners›Grammar: some, any, no, someone, anything
Pronouns & Nouns›Grammar: countable & uncountable
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Skip to main content Search form Search You are here Home » Grammar » Basic grammar Countable & Uncountable nouns 2 4 Read the grammar explanation and do the exercise. Countable & Uncountable nouns (2) Some words can be both countable and uncountable depending on how they are used. Would you like a chocolate? Would you like some chocolate? In a box of chocolates, the chocolates are countable and you can take one. When you have a bar of chocolate the chocolate is uncountable and you can take some. There are several other nouns that can be both countable and uncountable. Can I have a glass of water, please? There’s some broken glass on the pavement. ‘Glass’ is one. Many foodstuffs can be countable or uncountable. Think about the difference between ‘an ice cream’ and ‘some ice cream’ and ‘a coffee’ and ‘some coffee’ ‘few/a few’ and ‘little/a little’ We use few and a few with countable nouns and we use little and a little with uncountable nouns. A few friends are coming round for dinner tonight. We’ve got a little time before our train leaves. Shall we go to a museum? A few and a little both mean ‘some’. They have a positive meaning. I’ve got very few friends here. I feel really lonely. We’ve got very little time – hurry up or we’ll miss the train. Few and little both mean ‘almost none’. They have a negative meaning. Commonly confused words I’d like an information about train times please I’d like some information about train times please. Although ‘information’ is countable in many languages, it is uncountable in English. Have you had any news from Pete? I haven’t brought much luggage with me. Can you give me some advice please? As well as information, the following words are all uncountable: news, luggage, advice, furniture, weather, travel. Tags Determiners›Grammar: much, many, a lot, little, fewDeterminers›Grammar: some, any, no, someone, anythingPronouns & Nouns›Grammar: countable & uncountable Elementary: A2Intermediate: B1 LearnEnglish Grammar HELP & SUPPORT Getting started Find out your English level Why register? House Rules Frequently asked questions COURSES Find a face-to-face or online course near you. BACK TO TOP Twitter Facebook Email Terms of use Accessibility Privacy and cookies Contact us Site map © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). ICP#: 10044692 This site uses cookies to help make it more useful to you. By continuing to browse the site we understand this is acceptable to you. Learn about managing cookies. Yes, I agree No, I want to find out more Skip to main content Search form Search You are here Home » Grammar » Basic grammar Countable & Uncountable nouns 2 4 Read the grammar explanation and do the exercise. Countable & Uncountable nouns (2) Some words can be both countable and uncountable depending on how they are used. Would you like a chocolate? Would you like some chocolate? In a box of chocolates, the chocolates are countable and you can take one. When you have a bar of chocolate the chocolate is uncountable and you can take some. There are several other nouns that can be both countable and uncountable. Can I have a glass of water, please? There’s some broken glass on the pavement. ‘Glass’ is one. Many foodstuffs can be countable or uncountable. Think about the difference between ‘an ice cream’ and ‘some ice cream’ and ‘a coffee’ and ‘some coffee’ ‘few/a few’ and ‘little/a little’ We use few and a few with countable nouns and we use little and a little with uncountable nouns. A few friends are coming round for dinner tonight. We’ve got a little time before our train leaves. Shall we go to a museum? A few and a little both mean ‘some’. They have a positive meaning. I’ve got very few friends here. I feel really lonely. We’ve got very little time – hurry up or we’ll miss the train. Few and little both mean ‘almost none’. They have a negative meaning. Commonly confused words I’d like an information about train times please I’d like some information about train times please. Although ‘information’ is countable in many languages, it is uncountable in English. Have you had any news from Pete? I haven’t brought much luggage with me. Can you give me some advice please? As well as information, the following words are all uncountable: news, luggage, advice, furniture, weather, travel. Tags Determiners›Grammar: much, many, a lot, little, fewDeterminers›Grammar: some, any, no, someone, anythingPronouns & Nouns›Grammar: countable & uncountable Elementary: A2Intermediate: B1 LearnEnglish Grammar HELP & SUPPORT Getting started Find out your English level Why register? House Rules Frequently asked questions COURSES Find a face-to-face or online course near you. BACK TO TOP Twitter Facebook Email Terms of use Accessibility Privacy and cookies Contact us Site map © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). ICP#: 10044692 This site uses cookies to help make it more useful to you. By continuing to browse the site we understand this is acceptable to you. Learn about managing cookies. Yes, I agree No, I want to find out more ShareThis Copy and Paste
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