Countable vs Uncountable Nouns Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of a countable noun?

  • advice
  • information
  • book (correct)
  • water

What is the plural form of the countable noun 'pen'?

  • pens (correct)
  • penes
  • pen
  • penses

Which sentence uses the correct verb with the uncountable noun 'advice'?

  • He gave me a good advice.
  • He gives me good advices.
  • He gives me good advice. (correct)
  • He give me good advice.

Which of the following can be used with a singular countable noun?

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Which of the following sentences uses the correct article with the countable noun 'chair'?

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Which of the following is an example of a collective noun?

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Which of the following is an example of an abstract noun?

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Flashcards

Countable Nouns

Nouns that can be counted and have singular and plural forms.

Uncountable Nouns

Nouns that cannot be counted and only have a singular form.

Pluralization Rule for Countable Nouns

Countable nouns become plural by adding 's' or 'es'.

Indefinite Articles

Use 'a' or 'an' with singular countable nouns.

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Use of Determiners

Plural countable nouns can use determiners like 'these' or 'a few'.

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Verbs for Countable Nouns

Countable nouns can use either singular or plural verbs.

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No Articles with Uncountable Nouns

Uncountable nouns cannot use 'a' or 'an'.

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Singular Verbs for Uncountable Nouns

Uncountable nouns require singular verbs.

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Making Uncountable Nouns Plural

Pair uncountable nouns with countable nouns to discuss quantity.

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Examples of Countable Nouns

Nouns like 'pictures', 'instruments', and 'politicians' are countable.

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Study Notes

Countable Nouns

  • Can be singular or plural
  • Pluralized by adding "s" or "es"
  • Singular or plural verbs can be used
  • Indefinite articles ("a," "an") can be used with singular countable nouns
  • Plural countable nouns don't need articles, but can use determiners like "these" or "a few"

Uncountable Nouns

  • Only have a singular form
  • Cannot be used with the articles "a" or "an"
  • Require singular verbs
  • Pluralized by pairing with countable nouns

Examples of Countable Nouns

  • Pictures (concrete)
  • Lunch (concrete)
  • Paintings (concrete)
  • Children (collective)
  • Instruments (collective)
  • Politicians (collective)
  • Pennsylvanian (proper)
  • New York (proper)
  • Target (proper)

Examples of Uncountable Nouns

  • Facts (abstract)
  • Patriot (abstract)
  • Love (abstract)
  • Water (concrete)
  • Food (concrete)
  • Air (concrete)
  • Fruit (collective)
  • Salt (collective)
  • Holiday (collective)

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