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Countable & uncountable. some, any, much, many, a lot of, lots of

The document discusses the differences between countable and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns have singular and plural forms and use articles like "a" and "an", while uncountable nouns do not have plural forms and use quantifiers like "some" or "any" instead of articles. It also explains the uses of quantifiers like "some", "any", "much", "many", and "a lot of/lots of" with countable and uncountable nouns in different types of sentences.

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Countable & Uncountable Nous
Countable Nouns - Have singular and plural forms . mobile – mobiles, person-people - Use a / an with the singular. a computer, an email
Uncountable Nouns - Have no plural forms . money, advice - Never use a / an but some or any. Some staff, any information
Some & Any
Some in positive sentences: - with countable nouns in the plural We're having some problems. - with uncountable nouns. There's some coffee on the table In offers and requests: - with both Countable and Uncountable nouns. Would you like some tea or some biscuits?
Any In negative sentences and questions: - with countable nouns in the plural We don't use any videos on our website. - with uncountable nouns. There isn't any information about hotels. Do you have any details about this?
Much,Many,A lot of,lots of
Much Mainly with negative sentences and questions: - with uncountable nouns. We haven't got much time Is there much demand in Europe?
Many Mainly with negative sentences and questions: - with countable nouns in plural. Do you have many customer in the south? No,not many
A lot of / lots of (informal) In positive sentences: - with uncountable nouns in plural. You see a lot of surveillance cameras in the streets in London. - with countable nouns in plural There's a lot computer crime nowadays.