Count and Uncountable nouns
1. Countable nouns are nouns that can be calculated, which
can indicate the quantity or number, eg noun pen can be counted one, two, or
three pens.
Examples of nouns that can be counted: cat, dog, man, baby,
person, animal, bottle, box, coin, cup, plate, table, chair, bag, glass, books,
house, etc. Objects that are all around us generally are objects that can be
counted.
example countable nouns:
- We could see a ship in the distance.
- I have to brothers, John and Mark.
- I've got a problem with the car.
- Do you like these photos?
- I'm going out for five minutes.
2. Uncountable nouns (also called mass nouns) is the
opposite of countable nouns, ie nouns that can not be calculated, for example,
the noun water. Nouns can not be said to be a water or two of water, but is
more appropriately used along with other nouns that can be counted, for example
a glass of water or two glass of water.
Examples of nouns that can not be calculated: sand, water,
rice, sugar, cheese, tea, coffee, advice, assistance, fun, money, music, art,
love, etc.
example uncountable nouns:
- Can I have some water?
- Shall we sit on the grass?
- The money is much better in my new job.
- I love music.
- Would you like some coffee?
• Consider a few records of countable and uncountable nouns
below :
1. Much and many equally mean a lot, used to express the
amount of the countable and uncountable nouns. Many are used for countable
nouns and lies
preceded it, while much is used for uncountable nouns.
example:
- How many years have you lived in Surabaya?
- She did not have much fun at the Tunjungan Plaza.
- I have not got many pens.
- I have not got much rice.
2. Number and amount has the same meaning that the amount or
number. Number is used for countable nouns, while the amount for uncountable
nouns.
example:
- My teacher gives me a large number of assignments.
- My teacher gives me a large amount of homework.
- We have been friends for a number of years.
-They give us an amount of money.
3. Few and little have the same meaning, namely a bit. Few
used for countable nouns, while little used for uncountable nouns.
example:
- The party has attended by a few men.
- There is only a little milk on the table.
- I've got a few dollars.
- I've got a little money.
- Few people understand the difference.
4. Fewer and less have the same meaning, namely a bit. Fewer
is used for countable nouns, while less is used for uncountable nouns.
example:
- This kind of job will give you fewer dollars.
- He pays me less money than I thought.
- Fewer birds came this year.
- Doctors recommend eating less salt.
5. Some and any have the same meaning that multiple,
normally used to express the number of indeterminate on countable nouns
(plural) or uncountable nouns.
example:
- I've got some money.
- Have you got any rice?
- I've got some dollars.
- Have you got any pens?
Countable nouns can be singular or plural form.
- My cat is playing.
- My cats are hungry.
Countable nouns are singular may be preceded by words this,
that, every, each, either, and Neither, whereas the plural is usually preceded
by these words, those, some, any, enough, and the zero article. See also notes
and examples above.
Generally, uncountable nouns can not be made plural, unless
it is accompanied by other types of words.
- There are new wines being Introduced every day.
- The waters of the Atlantic are much warmer this time of
year.
- The Dutch are famous for their cheeses.
Countable nouns can be preceded by a, an (indefinite article)
for the singular and the (definite article) for singular and plural.
If the form is singular countable nouns, then the use of
words such as a, an, the, my, this, etc.. should be used.
- I want an orange. (Can not say I want orange.)
- Where is my bottle? (Not to say Where is the bottle?)
But, if countable nouns plural form, then the noun it can
stand on its own:
- I like oranges.
- Bottles can break.
Sometimes uncountable singular nouns that end also treated
using a singular verb.
- This is very important news.
- Your luggage looks heavy.
Indefinite article a, not commonly used in an uncountable
nouns.
- A piece of news (not a news)
- A bottle of water (not a water)
- A grain of rice (not a rice)
So, it should be said in front of her testimony. Note the
following other examples.
- There has been a lot of research into the causes of this
disease.
- He gave me a great deal of advice before my interview.
- They've got a lot of furniture.
- Can you give me some information about uncountable nouns?
Uncountable nouns are often used with no article (zero
article)
- Poetry is beautiful.
- Sugar is sweet.
- Experience is the best teacher.
Uncountable nouns can be preceded by the word some, any,
enough, this, that, and much. And because it is not countable nouns can not be
preceded by these words, those, every, each, either, and Neither. See more
notes and examples above. It is important to know whether a noun is included in
countable nouns or uncountable nouns. This will allow us to recognize what type
of words that can be put around it.
Reference :
http://senyumanmuhidupku.blogspot.co.id/2013/06/the-noun-phrase.html
http://catatanbahasainggris.blogspot.com/2009/01/countable-and-uncountable-nouns.html
http://dindarifiyani.blogspot.com/2012/11/about-noun-phrase.html
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