Countable and uncountable nouns from "summary" of The parts of speech. Section I. A, Nouns, adjectives and articles. B, Pronouns and numerals. Section II, The verb and the particles by Hendrik Poutsma
Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted and have both singular and plural forms. They can be preceded by a number or the articles "a" or "an". For example, "apple" is a countable noun because you can say "one apple" or "two apples". Similarly, "book" is a countable noun because you can say "a book" or "many books".
Uncountable nouns, on the other hand, are nouns that cannot be counted or have a plural form. They represent things that are viewed as a whole or as a mass. Uncountable nouns do not use the articles "a" or "an" and cannot be preceded by a number. For example, "water" is an uncountable noun because you cannot say "one water" or "two waters". Similarly, "information" is an uncountable noun because you cannot say "an information" or "informations".
It is important to note that some nouns can be both countable and uncountable depending on the context in which they are used. For example, "paper" can be countable when referring to individual sheets but uncountable when referring to the material as a whole.
When using countable nouns, you should pay attention to plural forms and use appropriate articles or numbers. On the other hand, when using uncountable nouns, you should avoid using articles or numbers and treat them as singular entities. Understanding the distinction between countable and uncountable nouns can help you use them correctly in sentences and communicate effectively.
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