Let’s learn about countable and uncountable nouns today.
It’s super fun and easy!
countable nouns
What are countable nouns?
Countable nouns are things you can count. You can say one, two, three of them.
Examples
Ladder, dog, book, chair
You can say:
One dog, two dogs
Countable nouns usually have s at the end when there’s more than one.
Birds
uncountable nouns
What are uncountable nouns?
Uncountable nouns are things you cannot count. They are often things like liquids, grains, or ideas.
Examples:
Rice, Milk, Raisins, Sugar, Butter, Salt
You can’t say one water or two waters, but you can say:
A glass of water
you can say:
A bag of rice
Practice:
Is Bread countable or uncountable?
Uncountable
Why is bread uncountable?
Bread is uncountable for the same reason! It’s not seen as separate pieces; it’s seen as one big thing.
You don’t say one bread, two breads. Instead, you talk about parts of it, like:
A loaf of bread
You don’t say one bread, two breads. Instead, you talk about parts of it, like:
A slice of bread
