Countable nouns are nouns that can be calculated, which can indicate the quantity or amount, for example the noun pen can be counted one, two, or three pens.
Examples of nouns that can be calculated: cat, dog, man, baby, person, animal, bottle, box, coin, cup, plate,table, chair, bag, glass, books, house, etc. The objects that are around us generally are objects that can be calculated.
Examples of countable nouns in the sentence:
- We could see a ship in the distance.
- I have two brothers, John and Mark.
- I've got a problem with the car.
- Do you like these photos?
- I'm going out for five minutes.
Uncountable nouns (also called mass nouns) is the
opposite of countable nouns, ie noun that can not be calculated, for
example noun water. Noun can not be said to be a water or two of
water,but it is more appropriate to be used in conjunction with other
nouns that can be calculated, for example, a glass of water or two glasses of water.
Examples of nouns that can not be calculated: sand, water, rice, sugar, cheese, tea, coffee, advice,assistance, fun, money, music, art, love, etc.
Examples uncountable nouns in the sentence:
- Can I have some water?
- Shall we sit on the grass?
- The money is much better in my new job.
- I love music.
- Would you like some coffee?
Examples of nouns that can not be calculated: sand, water, rice, sugar, cheese, tea, coffee, advice,assistance, fun, money, music, art, love, etc.
Examples uncountable nouns in the sentence:
- Can I have some water?
- Shall we sit on the grass?
- The money is much better in my new job.
- I love music.
- Would you like some coffee?
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