Nouns that can be countable or uncountable Муниципальное общеобразовательное учреждение «Маардуская гимназия» Маарду-Таллинн, Эстония Подготовила: Наст Галина Петровна учитель английского языка старший преподаватель Маардуской гимназии Маарду-Таллинн Эстония Исчисляемые и неисчисляемые существительные

Some nouns can be either countable or uncountable COUNTABLE –Helen baked a cake for her mother. –Theres a hair in my soup. –Someone threw a stone at me. –Janes peeling the potatoes. –She gave me a box of chocolates.

Some nouns can be either countable or uncountable UNCOUNTABLE –Have some cake. –I must wash my hair. –Is this house built of stone? –Would you like some potato? –I dont eat chocolate

The countable noun is specific, the uncountable noun is more general COUNTABLE –Rugby is a sport. –Thats an old painting over there. –He had an interesting life. –We heard a loud noise outside. UNCOUNTABLE –I dont like sport. –Is Betty good at painting? –Life isnt always easy. –Your children make so much noise.

Some nouns can be countable or uncountable with different meanings COUNTABLE –He bought a paper. (= A newspaper) UNCOUNTABLE –I need some paper to write on.

Some nouns can be countable or uncountable with different meanings COUNTABLE –Would you like a glass of juice. UNCOUNTABLE –You need to buy a piece of glass for the window.

Some nouns can be countable or uncountable with different meanings COUNTABLE –Have you got an iron? (for clothes) UNCOUNTABLE –This chair is made of iron.

Some nouns can be countable or uncountable with different meanings COUNTABLE –Your room is a mess. –He switched all the lights on. –How many times Ann phone? –He runs a small business. UNCOUNTABLE –There is no room for you. –Theres more light by the window. –I havent got any time to lose. –He enjoys doing business.

Words for drink … UNCOUNTABLE (usually) –Coffee is more expensive than tea. COUNTABLE (when we are ordering or offering drinks) –Two coffees, please.

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