Countable and Uncountable Nouns

In this video, Rebecca explains the difference between countable and uncountable nouns in English. She provides examples of each type and discusses common confusions learners face. Rebecca offers tips on how to use these nouns correctly in sentences, including which articles and adjectives to use. She also shares a trick for using words that work with both types of nouns to avoid mistakes. Finally, she directs viewers to additional resources and quizzes on engvid.com for further practice.

What is a noun typically used to refer to in English?

• A description

• An action

• A feeling

• A person, place, or thing

Which of the following is a countable noun?

• Chair

• Furniture

• Sugar

• Advice

What is a characteristic of countable nouns?

• They cannot be counted

• They do not have a plural form

• They only have a singular form

• They can be both singular and plural

Which of the following is an uncountable noun?

• Information

• Markers

• Books

• Shirts

What is a characteristic of uncountable nouns?

• They can be both singular and plural

• They only have a singular form

• They always end with 's'

• They can be counted

Which word should be used with countable nouns?

• Little

• A little bit of

• Much

• Many

Which word should be used with uncountable nouns?

• Much

• Many

• Few

• A

What is a safe word to use with both countable and uncountable nouns?

• Much

• Many

• Few

• Some

Which of the following can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns?

• A

• Many

• Few

• Plenty of

Where can you find a list of countable and uncountable nouns for further practice?

• thesaurus.com

• dictionary.com

• grammar.com

• engvid.com