Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns Quiz

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Which of these is an example of an uncountable noun?

  • Information (correct)
  • Books
  • Bananas
  • Cars

What is the appropriate quantifier for the noun 'water' in the sentence 'There is ______ water in the bottle.'?

  • A few
  • Some
  • Much (correct)
  • Many

Which sentence correctly uses the quantifier for the countable noun 'apples'?

  • There is much apple in the basket.
  • There are many apples in the basket. (correct)
  • There are a few apples in the basket.
  • There are much apples in the basket.

What is the difference between 'a few' and 'very few' when used with countable nouns?

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What is the correct quantifier for the uncountable noun 'rice' in the sentence 'We haven't got _______ rice.'?

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Flashcards

Countable Nouns

Nouns that can be counted individually, e.g., apples.

Uncountable Nouns

Nouns that cannot be counted individually, e.g., milk.

Examples of Countable Nouns

Common countable nouns include items like lemons and eggs.

Examples of Uncountable Nouns

Common uncountable nouns include substances like rice and sugar.

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Usage in Questions

Countable nouns ask 'How many?', uncountable ask 'How much?'.

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Study Notes

Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns

  • Countable nouns are things you can count. You can use words like "one," "two," "many," and "few" with them.
  • Uncountable nouns are things you can't count individually. You use words like "some," "much," "little," and "a lot of" with them.

Examples of Countable Nouns

  • Apples
  • Lemons
  • Eggs
  • Bananas

Examples of Uncountable Nouns

  • Milk
  • Sugar
  • Rice
  • Orange Juice

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