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Countable and uncountable nouns exercise

July 10, 2013 A2pdf

Countable nouns refer to objects that we can count. Examples are: books, flowers, pen, children, apple etc. Countable nouns have singular and plural forms. Singular countable nouns are always used with an article or another determiner.

Uncountable nouns refer to objects that we cannot count. Examples are: wheat, rice, sand, oil, ghee etc.

Usually it is easy to see whether a noun is countable or uncountable. But sometimes things are not so clear. Many nouns that are countable in other languages are uncountable in English. In the same way, some nouns that are uncountable in other languages are countable in English.
Test your knowledge of countable and uncountable nouns with this grammar exercise.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1The college provides ............... for students.
Wrong!
"Accommodation" is uncountable in this meaning, so it has no plural -s.
2I need some ............... about the new management program.
Wrong!
"Information" is uncountable, so it does not take a plural -s.
3Have you got ...............?
Wrong!
"A lot of luggage" is correct because luggage is uncountable and cannot be used with many or plural -s.
4Switzerland is known for its enchanting ...............
Wrong!
"Scenery" is uncountable when we mean the natural view of a place.
5She has got enough ............... for the job.
Wrong!
"Experience" is uncountable when it means knowledge or skill gained from doing something.
6I have bought two ...............
Wrong!
"Loaves of bread" is correct because bread is usually uncountable and is counted with a partitive noun.
7He is looking for ...............
Wrong!
"Work" is uncountable when it means a job or employment in general.
8The journal has published a ............... on this subject.
Wrong!
"Piece of research" is correct because research is uncountable and needs a partitive expression after a.
9A ............... is absolutely essential for success in show business.
Wrong!
"Bit of luck" is correct because luck is uncountable and needs a partitive expression after a.
10We are having ............... weather.
Wrong!
"Terrible" is correct because weather is uncountable and does not take the article a here.
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  1. The college provides accommodation for students.
  2. I need some information about the new management program.
  3. Have you got a lot of luggage?
  4. Switzerland is known for its enchanting scenery.
  5. She has got enough experience for the job.
  6. I have bought two loaves of bread.
  7. He is looking for work.
  8. The journal has published a piece of research on this subject.
  9. A bit of luck is absolutely essential for success in show business.
  10. We are having terrible weather.
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