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Countable and Uncountable Nouns Game
Choose a, an, some, any, how much or how many.
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- Read the explanation after each answer, then continue with the related exercises for a full lesson.
Grammar guide
Countable and Uncountable Nouns Game: rules and examples
We can count some nouns (one apple, two apples) but not others (rice, water, milk). The type of noun decides if we use a or an, some or any, and how much or how many.
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Countable nouns
We can count them. They have a singular and a plural form. Use a or an with one thing.
I have an apple and two bananas.
Apple and banana are countable.
02
Uncountable nouns
We do not count them: rice, water, bread, milk, money, cheese. They have no plural and no a or an.
I want some bread.
Say some bread, not a bread or breads.
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Some and any
Use some in positive sentences and when you offer food or drink. Use any in negative sentences and questions.
There is some milk. There isn't any bread.
Some is positive. Any is negative.Have you got any eggs? Would you like some tea?
Any is for a question. Some is for an offer.
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How much and how many
Use how many with plural countable nouns and how much with uncountable nouns.
How many eggs? How much water?
Eggs are countable. Water is uncountable.
FAQ
What is the difference between countable and uncountable nouns?
You can count countable nouns (one egg, two eggs). You cannot count uncountable nouns (rice, water, milk), so they have no plural form.
Can I say "a bread" or "two waters"?
In normal use, no. Say some bread, or a piece of bread. In a cafe, people sometimes say "two waters" to mean two glasses of water, but learners should use some water.
When do I use some and any?
Use some in positive sentences (We have some eggs) and offers (Would you like some tea?). Use any in negative sentences and questions (We haven't got any milk. Have you got any eggs?).
Do I use is or are with uncountable nouns?
Use is: There is some milk. With plural countable nouns, use are: There are some eggs.
Can I use this game in class?
Yes. Ask learners to say first if the noun is countable or uncountable, then choose the answer.
Does the game save my score?
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