(un)countable nouns

(un)countable nouns
Goal: learning the difference between countable and uncountable nouns
Goal: learning to use a/an and some/any
Goal: learning how to use much/many/a lot of
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(un)countable nouns
Goal: learning the difference between countable and uncountable nouns
Goal: learning to use a/an and some/any
Goal: learning how to use much/many/a lot of

Slide 1 - Slide

Countable
Uncountable

Slide 2 - Drag question

Countable nouns
- nouns you can physically count
(one apple, two apples)


-these nouns have singular and plurals 
Uncountable nouns
- nouns you cannot physically count. If you want to count them you need a countable noun (one cup of tea)


-these nouns do NOT have a plural form

Slide 3 - Slide

A (article)
the word after the article starts with the sound of consonant (b,c,d,f,g,h..)

word, university, clock
an (article)
the word after the article starts with the sound of a vowel (a, e, i, o, u).

apple, hour, orange

Slide 4 - Slide

They adopted ___ puppy from the shelter.
A
a
B
an

Slide 5 - Quiz

Can I have ___ apple, please?
A
a
B
an

Slide 6 - Quiz

She is reading ___ interesting book.
A
a
B
an

Slide 7 - Quiz

They always wanted to go to _____ university in the USA.
A
a
B
an

Slide 8 - Quiz

Some
-Neutral sentences
- Questions answer is yes


Ex: I have some oranges left
Ex: Can I have some water?

Any
-Negative sentences
-Most question sentences


Ex: I don't have any time today
Ex: Do you have any cookies left?

Slide 9 - Slide

Much/many/a lot of
Much: uncountable nouns
ex: There isn't much time left.
Many: plural countable nouns
ex: There are many apples in the crate.
A lot of/ lots of: both countable and uncountable nouns
ex: We've got lot's of space in our house.

Slide 10 - Slide

Is there ___ juice left in the bottle?
A
some
B
any

Slide 11 - Quiz

We don’t have ___ time to finish the project.
A
much
B
many

Slide 12 - Quiz

Do you have ___ sugar for my coffee?
A
some
B
any

Slide 13 - Quiz

There are ___ cars on the street today.
A
much
B
many

Slide 14 - Quiz

There are ___ apples in the fridge if you want one.
A
some
B
any

Slide 15 - Quiz

He doesn’t have ___ patience when it comes to waiting.
A
much
B
many

Slide 16 - Quiz