Ms.
Dian
Grammar
TOPIC: COUNT/NONCOUNT NOUNS. ARTICLES A/AN.
A VS AN
1. ___a__ mistake 9. __an___ urgent message
2. ___an__ abbreviation 10. __a___ universal problem
3. __a___ dream 11. ___a__ hill
4. _an____ empty box 12. __a___ handsome man
5. __a___ box 13. __an___ honest person
6. __an___ unhappy child 14. __a___ hotel
7. __a___ uniform 15. __an___ honor
8. ___a__ union 16. ___an__ hour
SOME VS ANY
SOME ANY
We use some with affirmative sentences with We use any with negative sentences, with both
both countable and uncountable nouns. countable and uncountable nouns.
Examples: Examples:
• There are some potatoes. We haven’t got any bananas.
• There is some water. We have not got any bread.
We use some in questions when we ask for We use any with both countable and
things and offer things. uncountable nouns in questions.
Examples: Examples:
Can I have some water? Are there any tomatoes?
Would you like some chips? Is there any meat?
Countable/Uncountable
A noun can be countable or uncountable
Countable Uncountable
• Countable nouns are things we can count. • Uncountable nouns are things we cannot
• A countable noun can be singular or plural. count.
• An uncountable noun has only one form
Examples: (rice).
• I eat a banana everyday.
• I like bananas Examples:
• I eat rice every day.
• I like rice.
• We do not have enough water.
We use how much and how many to ask about quantities.
How much + uncountable nouns
How many + countable nouns
Countable Uncountable
Orange Sand
ring Chocolate
chair Jewelry
Shirt Furniture
flower Bread
car Air
snowflake Tea
Fish
snow
Non count Nouns
More Examples
Abstract ideas and feelings News, love, information
School subjects English, physics, economics
Tiny parts/particles Sand, snow, sugar, salt, rice
Collective noun Furniture, food, fruit, jewelry
Several food items Fish, chicken, meat,chocolate, bread
Minerals Gold, silver, plastic
Liquids and gases Water, tea, coffee, smoke
Measure words
To talk about quantities with non count nouns, use a/an/the + measure word + of + noncount nouns
Examples:
A box of Chocolate
A bowl of soup
Three bottles of oranges juice
Measure words: bottle, bowl, box, bunch, can, tin, container, cup, glass, jar, loaf, piece, slice,
tablespoon, bar.
Countable VS Uncountable
Place a, an, or some before the following nouns.
1. ___some__ mail 9. ___some__ traffic
2. ___an__ apple 10. __some___ information
3. __a___ hair 11. __a___ book
4. __a___ job 12. __some___ sand
5. __an___ assignment 13. ___some__ news
6. __a___ friend 14. __some___ love
7. __a___ piece 15. ___an__ ant
8. __some___ advice 16. _____ problem*
Countable VS Uncountable
Write the correct word a / an or some
1. I have ______a____good idea.
2. That’s ____an______ interesting job!
3. They have found ____some_____ gold in that old mine.
4. Do the Smiths have _______a______ yellow van?
5. Look! He's having _______some____ sandwiches.
6. He always likes ____a______ piece of chocolate.
7. I have _____some____ homework to do for tomorrow.
8. There's ____a_____nice girl in the red car.
9. Would you like ____some_____ milk with your cookies?
10.How about ______some___ grapes?
Nouns that can be count or noncount
Chicken
1. Would you like ___some chicken______ for dinner tonight?
2. My grandma raises ___chickens_______ in her yard.
Experience
1. Grandfather had a lot of interesting experinces in his long career as a diplomat./ I
have many interesting experiences in Paris.
2. You should apply for the job only if you have a lot of experience in that field./I don’t
have much experience in teaching.
Work
I have some work to do
I painted a work of art.
A lot of/ Much/Many
A lot of Much Many
We use a lot of in affirmative We use much in negative We use many in negative
and negative sentences, and sentences and questions, with sentences and questions with
in questions, with both uncountable nouns. countable nouns.
countable and uncountable
nouns. We never use much in Examples:
affirmative sentences. I don’t eat many cakes.
Examples: Do you have many books?
I eat a lot of fish. Examples:
I drink a lot of milk I don’t eat much salt.
Do you eat much salt?
Much or Many
1. There isn't _______much____milk left in the fridge.
2.You shouldn't eat so _____many_____ sweets.
3. My friend doesn't eat _____much_____ fruit.
4. I don't have ___a lot of time/much_____ time to
practice basketball.
5. There aren't _____many_____ people in the shops
today.
Error Analysis
1. The news on Channel 46 are always bad.
2. Rosa’s hairs are long and blonds and her clothes is very stylish.
3. The advisor gave me the wrong informations. Her advises were incorrect.
4. The sands on this beach are golden.
5. Two mens and three womens are dancing in the hall.
6. The Indonesian peoples is very generous.
7. I cooked three fishes for dinner.
8. How many furniture are there in your apartment?
9. Timmy has a strong faith
10. Jim gave his girlfriend two golds for her birthday.
