Correction Lesson: Countable & Uncountable Nouns

For student of 9Z class, Dudochkin Nikita.

Explanation of the topic: Countable and Uncountable Nouns in English
Countable Nouns in English
Countable nouns in English can be used in both singular form and plural form.
✅ Examples:
 I have a car. — I have one car.
 There are 40 cars in our Nissan dealership. — There are 40 cars in our
Nissan showroom.
Singular countable nouns cannot be used alone. They must have a determiner, such
as an article (a/an/the), a possessive pronoun (my, his, our, etc.), or a
demonstrative pronoun (this, that).
Let’s take a closer look at how to use countable nouns in both singular and plural
forms.

What to Use with Singular Countable Nouns

✅ Indefinite Article (a/an)
The indefinite article a/an is derived from the word one, so it is used when
referring to one of many—an unspecified object, person, or phenomenon.
 She has got a car. — She has a car. (one car, any car)
 My friend is a doctor. — My friend is a doctor. (one of many doctors)
If we use an adjective when mentioning something for the first time, the article
a/an comes before the adjective.
 I heard a wonderful song last night. — I heard a wonderful song yesterday.
 Rome is a beautiful city. — Rome is a beautiful city.
✅ Definite Article (the)
The article the comes from the pronoun that and is used when referring to
something specific, known to both the speaker and the listener.
 Can you open the window, please? — Can you open the window, please?
(Both people know which window.)
 I’m going to clean the car tomorrow. — I will clean the car tomorrow. (The
specific car is known.)
✅ Possessive and Demonstrative Pronouns
Use possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) when you need to
show ownership.
 This is her daughter. — This is her daughter.
 My dog doesn’t bite. — My dog does not bite.
Use demonstrative pronouns (this, that) to point at specific things.
 This actor is brilliant. — This actor is brilliant.
 That man is staring at me. — That man is staring at me.

What to Use with Plural Countable Nouns

✅ Zero Article (Ø)
When speaking in general terms, no article is used.
 She likes roses. — She likes roses. (roses in general)
 Cars pollute our environment. — Cars pollute the environment. (all cars)
✅ Definite Article (the)
Used when referring to something specific, just like with singular countable nouns.
 The children are playing in the park. — The children are playing in the park.
(specific children)
 Where are the books I gave you? — Where are the books I gave you?
(specific books)
✅ Indefinite Pronouns (some, any)
These are used when the exact number is unknown.
 Some is used in positive sentences:
- There are some birds in the tree. — There are some birds in the tree.
(The exact number is unknown.)
- We need to buy some balloons for the party. — We need to buy some
balloons for the party.
 Any is used in negative and question sentences:
 I have not bought any apples. — I have not bought any apples.
 Do you have any questions? — Do you have any questions?
- Note: In affirmative sentences, any means "any kind" or "whichever":
  You can buy any dress you like. — You can buy any dress you like.
✅ Quantifiers (Words Showing Quantity)
 many, a lot of → a large amount
 We didn’t take many pictures. — We didn’t take many pictures.
 I've seen a lot of great films recently. — I have seen many great films
recently.
 a few (some), few (not enough)
 I have a few close friends. — I have a few close friends. (Enough
friends)
 Few people know about this. — Few people know about this. (Not
enough people)

Uncountable Nouns in English

Uncountable nouns do not have a plural form and always use a singular verb.
✅ Examples:
 There is sand in my shoes. — There is sand in my shoes.
 Your luggage looks heavy. — Your luggage looks heavy.
Uncountable nouns can be divided into several categories:
 Food: meat, salt, bread, chocolate, soup
 Liquids: tea, coffee, lemonade, petrol, oil, shampoo
 Materials & Substances: gold, wood, sand, paper, coal
 Abstract Concepts: happiness, love, friendship, beauty
 Subjects & Languages: chemistry, literature, Spanish, English
 Diseases: flu, mumps, measles
 Other: money, furniture, weather

What to Use with Uncountable Nouns

✅ Zero Article (Ø)
Used when speaking about something in general.
 She prefers green tea. — She prefers green tea.
✅ Definite Article (the)
Used when referring to something specific.
  The tea that she served was delicious. — The tea she served was delicious.
✅ Some, Any
The same rules apply as with countable nouns:
 Some → affirmative sentences:
 I have some money in my wallet. — I have some money in my wallet.
 Any → negative & questions:
 Do you have any luggage with you? — Do you have any luggage?
 No, I don’t have any luggage. — No, I have no luggage.
- Some can also be used in polite offers and requests:
 Would you like some wine? — Would you like some wine?
 Can you lend me some money? — Can you lend me some money?
✅ Quantifiers (Words Showing Quantity)
 much, a lot of → a large amount
 Why do you need so much time for the survey? — Why do you need
so much time for the survey?
 You have a lot of furniture in your room. — You have a lot of
furniture in your room.
 a little (some), little (not enough)
 Pour a little milk in this glass, please. — Pour some milk in this glass,
please.
 I have little milk, this is not enough for coffee. — I have little milk, it
is not enough for coffee.
✅ Using Units of Measurement
To specify quantity, we use containers or measurements:
 a kilo of sugar — a kilogram of sugar
 a bottle of water — a bottle of water
 a slice of pizza — a slice of pizza
 Shall I bring a bottle of wine? — Should I bring a bottle of wine?
If there is no specific unit, use "a piece of" or "a bit of":
- I have two pieces of news — good and bad. Which should I start with? —
I have two pieces of news, one good and one bad. Which one should I
start with?
 Tasks for practice, reinforcement, and analysis of how well the
student has understood.
1. Click on the noun in each line.
1. water, cup, juice, tea
2. bread, butter, toast, jam
3. lemonade, bottle, soda, air
4. potato, rice, soup, cereal
5. meat, cheese, oil, burger
6. shampoo, cream, toothpaste, toothbrush
7. salt, pepper, sugar, onion
2. Click on an uncountable noun in each line
1. tree, mountain, nature, animal
2. snow, winter, snowman, carrot
3. apple, fridge, ice, lemon
4. umbrella, boot, rain, raincoat
5. egg, lemonade, orange, pizza
6. hot dog, ketchup, sausage, sandwich
7. banana, candy, apple, jam
3. Classification of Nouns
Task: Divide the following words into Countable and Uncountable nouns.
Word List:
1. Water
2. Apple
3. Sugar
4. Chair
5. Bread
6. Car
7. Rice
8. Information
9. Book
10.Advice
11.Table
12.News
13.Tomato
14.Coffee
15.Cheese
Answers:
✅ Countable Nouns: Apple, Chair, Car, Book, Table, Tomato
✅ Uncountable Nouns: Water, Sugar, Bread, Rice, Information, Advice, News,
Coffee, Cheese

4. Using Expressions with Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Task: Fill in the blanks with the correct word (many, much, a few, a little, some,
any).
1. There isn’t ___ sugar left in the kitchen.
2. I have ___ books on my desk.
3. She bought ___ milk from the store.
4. We don’t have ___ bread at home.
5. There are ___ oranges in the fridge.
6. He drank ___ water after the match.
7. They don’t need ___ information for their project.
8. Can you lend me ___ money?
Answers:
1. much
2. a few
3. some
4. any
5. a few
6. a little
7. much
8. some

5. Sentence Correction
Task: Rewrite the sentences, correcting the mistakes.
1. I have much friends.
2. There is some chairs in the room.
3. She bought a few sugar.
4. We need many information about the event.
5. He gave me an advice.
6. There aren’t some apples in the fridge.
Corrected Sentences:
 1. I have many friends.
2. There are some chairs in the room.
3. She bought a little sugar.
4. We need a lot of information about the event.
5. He gave me a piece of advice.
6. There aren’t any apples in the fridge.

6. Choosing the Correct Option

Task: Choose the correct answer.
1. There (is / are) some milk in the glass.
2. (How much / How many) money do you have?
3. I don’t have (some / any) cheese left.
4. Can I have (a / an) apple, please?
5. There are (a little / a few) bananas on the table.
Answers:
1. is
2. How much
3. any
4. an
5. a few

7. Homework Assignment
Write a short text (5-6 sentences) about your food preferences, using countable
and uncountable nouns.