1. Things we can count
They have singular and plural forms
Singular count
nouns
Plural count
nouns
apple bananas
tomato
salad
potatoes
salad
Articles Articles
An / The
A / The
A / The
The
The
The
Numbers
two
four
three
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2. Examples:
1. An apple is a healthy snack.
The apple is on the table.
2. A banana is good for you.
The banana is in the kitchen.
3. A salad is a mix of vegetables.
The salad is delicious.
1. The apples are in the bowl.
2. The bananas are sweet.
3. The salads are fresh.
The two apples are in the bowl.
The four bananas are sweet.
The three salads are fresh.
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3. Things we can't count
They have a singular form
Noncount
nouns
soda
bread
juice
Article
The
The
The
rice
The
General
amount
Specific
Amount: Partitives
some
soda
bread
juice
rice
soda
bread
juice
a can of
a loaf of
a glass of
rice
a bowl of
Non count Nouns
4. Examples:
1. The soda is not good for you.
2. The bread is not expensive.
3. The juice is a mix of fruit.
1. We need some soda.
2. I have some bread.
3. She wants some juice.
4. The rice is salty. 4. I'll have some rice.
We need a can of soda.
I have a loaf of bread.
She wants a glass of juice.
I'll have a bowl of rice.
Non count Nouns
