This document discusses using units of measure with noncount nouns to specify quantities. Noncount nouns like tea, toast, and cake can be measured using units like cups, slices, and pieces to indicate how much is being referred to rather than just using the noncount noun alone. Units of measure make noncount nouns more specific by associating a quantity with the noncount noun.

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NoncountNouns
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I had some tea. I had a cup of tea. I had two cups of
tea.
I ate some toast. I ate a slice of
toast.
I ate three slices
of toast.
Would you like
some cake?
Would you like a
piece of cake?
I’d like two pieces
of cake.