Introduction:
In English, nouns can be countable (things we can count) or uncountable (things we cannot count individually). Understanding the difference helps us use the correct words and grammar when talking about quantities.
Countable nouns:
We can count them (1, 2, 3…).
They have singular and plural forms.
Example: One apple - Two apples
Uncountable nouns:
We cannot count them individually.
They usually do not have a plural form.
Example: Water (We don’t say ''waters'').
Important Rules:
Use ''a/an'' only with countable singular nouns.
''I have an egg.'' (Countable)
''I have an rice.'' (Incorrect, Uncountable)
Use ''some'' or ''any'' with uncountable nouns and plural countable nouns.
''I need some sugar.'' (Uncountable)
''There are some oranges.'' (Plural countable)
Use ''much'' for uncountable nouns and ''many'' for countable nouns.
''How much water do you drink?'' (Uncountable)
''How many books do you have?'' (Countable)
Vocabulary (Uncountable Nouns):
Water
Milk
Sugar
Rice
Salt
Bread
Juice
Flour
Cheese
Money