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English Grammar: Nouns & Quantifiers

The document discusses the differences between countable and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns can be counted in units and take plural forms, while uncountable nouns cannot be counted and do not have plural forms. Both types of nouns can be measured using measuring units like cups or pounds to express exact amounts. They can also be quantified using words like "some", "many", or "a little" to express inexact amounts. The document provides examples of countable and uncountable nouns and how they are used with different quantifiers and measuring units.

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English Grammar: Nouns & Quantifiers

The document discusses the differences between countable and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns can be counted in units and take plural forms, while uncountable nouns cannot be counted and do not have plural forms. Both types of nouns can be measured using measuring units like cups or pounds to express exact amounts. They can also be quantified using words like "some", "many", or "a little" to express inexact amounts. The document provides examples of countable and uncountable nouns and how they are used with different quantifiers and measuring units.

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COUNTABLE / UNCOUNTABLE

NOUNS
Mabell Seixas
English Teacher
1. COUNTABLE NOUNS

Singular
Things you can count in units.
Plural

• One apple, two apples, three apples…


• One cookie, two cookies, three cookies…
• One egg, two eggs, three eggs…
• One tomato, two tomatoes, three tomatoes..…
2. UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

Singular
Things you can’t count in units.
Plural

• Butter
• Coffee
Measuring Units and
• Meat Quantifiers
• Sugar
3. MEASURING UNITS

Both countable and uncountable nouns can be measured with


a MEASURING UNIT.
MEASURING UNITS express an exact amount. That’s why
they are used in recipes.

cup / glass / spoon / bowl


bottle / can / jar / gallon /bag / box
slice / bunch / dozen
pint / quart / liter / kg / pound
MEASURING UNITS

Cup Glass Bowl


MEASURING UNITS

Spoon Bag Box


MEASURING UNITS

Bottle Can Jar


MEASURING UNITS

Bunch Slice Dozen


MEASURING UNITS

1 Pint = 0,473176 Liter

(≅0,5L)
MEASURING UNITS

1 Quart = 0,946353 Liter


(≅1L)
MEASURING UNITS

1 Gallon = 3,78541 Liters


(≅4L)
MEASURING UNITS

1 Pound (1lb) = 0,453592 Kg


(≅0,5kg)
4. QUANTIFIERS

Both countable and uncountable nouns can be measured with


a QUANTIFIER.
QUANTIFIERS express an amount that is not exact but
everybody understands it.

a / an / some / any
much / many / a lot of / lots of
a little / a few
how much / how many?
A / AN

We use a/an to talk about singular countable nouns.

a nut a lemon an egg an apple


ANY

We use any to talk about plural countable nouns and uncountable


nouns (negative and interrogative forms)

There isn’t any cheese. There aren’t any bananas.


Is there any cheese? Are there any bananas?
SOME

We use some to talk about plural countable nouns and


uncountable nouns
(affirmatives, offerings and requests)
EXAMPLES

I’ll have some flakes for breakfast. (affirmative)


EXAMPLES

Would you like some candies? (offering)


EXAMPLES

Can I have some tea, please? (request)


OTHER QUANTIFIERS

NOUNS COUNTABLE BOTH UNCOUNTABLE


QUANTITY
BIG many a lot of much
SMALL a few - a little
EXAMPLES

I eat many slices of pizza.


EXAMPLES

My mother usually makes a lot of pancakes.


EXAMPLES

A lot of chantilly makes a delicious iced chocolate.


EXAMPLES

The students drink too much coffee.


EXAMPLES

We have just a few eggs.


EXAMPLES

A little wine is good for your health.


DIFFERENCE: HOW MANY x HOW MUCH

How many…? to ask about plural countable nouns.

How much…? to ask about uncountable nouns.


EXAMPLES

How many oranges do we need to make juice?


EXAMPLES

How many cookies do you want?


EXAMPLES

How many tomatoes are there in the kitchen?


EXAMPLES

How much water do you drink every day?


EXAMPLES

How much milk do we need to make a cake?


EXAMPLES

How much chocolate sauce would you like?

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