Unit 69. Countable and uncountable 1
Unit 69; Part B

You can use a/an with singular countable nouns: a beach a student an umbrella | You cannot normally use a/an with uncountable nouns. We do not say 'a sand'. 'a music', 'a rice'. But you can often use a ... of. For example: a bowl / a packet / a grain of rice |
You cannot use singular countable nouns alone (without a/the/my etc.): • I want a banana. (not I want banana) • There's been an accident. (not There's been accident) You can use plural countable nouns alone: • I like bananas. (= bananas in general) • Accidents can be prevented. | You can use uncountable nouns alone (without the/my/some etc.): • I eat rice every day. • There's blood on your shirt. • Can you hear music? |
Unit 69; Part C

You can use some and any with plural countable nouns: • We sang some songs. • Did you buy any apples? | You can use some and any with uncountable nouns: • We listened to some music. • Did you buy any apple juice? |
We use many and few with plural countable nouns: • We didn't take many photographs. • I have a few things to do. | We use much and little with uncountable nouns: • We didn't do much shopping. • I have a little work to do. |
Exercises
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