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Which of the following is a correct usage of a countable noun?
Which of the following is a correct usage of a countable noun?
- I want a cheese sandwich.
- I eat a rice with chicken.
- I have two cars. (correct)
- I drank a water every day.
What is the correct article to use in this sentence: 'I want ___ orange'?
What is the correct article to use in this sentence: 'I want ___ orange'?
- an
- some
- a (correct)
- the
Which of the following sentences correctly represents an uncountable noun?
Which of the following sentences correctly represents an uncountable noun?
- I saw a cheese sandwich.
- There is cheese on the table. (correct)
- I drink milks in the morning.
- We have a milk in the fridge.
Identify the mistake in the following sentence: 'I eat sugars for breakfast.'
Identify the mistake in the following sentence: 'I eat sugars for breakfast.'
What is the correct plural form in this sentence: 'There are ___ tomatoes in the basket.'?
What is the correct plural form in this sentence: 'There are ___ tomatoes in the basket.'?
Flashcards
Countable Nouns
Countable Nouns
Countable nouns are things you can count, like bananas or apples.
Uncountable Nouns
Uncountable Nouns
Uncountable nouns are things you can't count, like water or milk.
Article 'a'/'an'
Article 'a'/'an'
'A' is used before singular countable nouns starting with a consonant. 'An' is used before singular countable nouns starting with a vowel.
Plural nouns
Plural nouns
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Using Articles Correctly
Using Articles Correctly
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Study Notes
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
- Countable nouns can be counted (e.g., banana, car).
- Uncountable nouns cannot be counted (e.g., water, milk).
Articles (a, an, the)
- Use a before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound.
- Use an before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
- Use the before nouns that are specific or have been previously mentioned.
Plural Nouns
- Use plural forms ('s' or 'es') for countable nouns when referring to more than one.
Worksheet Examples
- Part 1: Circle countable nouns, underline uncountable.
- Part 2: Fill in blanks with correct articles (a, an, or plural form).
- Part 3: Correct mistakes in sentences (e.g., errors in article use, singular/plural agreement).
- Part 4: Create your own sentences using countable and uncountable nouns.
- Part 5: Choose the correct article/form in sentences.
Examples
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Countable: Banana, car, mango, book
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Uncountable: Water, milk, cheese, rice, soup
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"I ate an apple." (an before a vowel sound)
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"I have two apples." (plural countable)
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"I drink water." (uncountable)
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"They have *pencils." (plural countable)
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