INTRODUCTION: UNDERSTANDING COUNTABLE & UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS AND QUANTIFIERS

INTRODUCTION: UNDERSTANDING COUNTABLE & UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS AND QUANTIFIERS

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to distinguish between countable and uncountable nouns.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to correctly use quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and use appropriate articles with singular countable nouns.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to apply knowledge of nouns and quantifiers in real-life conversations.

What do you already know about countable and uncountable nouns?

Countable Nouns

Nouns that can be counted.
Have singular and plural forms.
Require 'a/an' in singular form.

Uncountable Nouns

Nouns that cannot be counted individually.
Do not have a plural form.
Do not use 'a/an.'

Quantifiers

Words indicating quantity.
Examples: 'some,' 'any,' 'many,' 'much.'
Used with countable or uncountable nouns.

Using Articles

Countable nouns require articles in singular form.
Examples: 'a cat,' 'an apple.'
Uncountable nouns do not take articles.

Practice Activities

Sort nouns into countable and uncountable categories.
Role-play scenarios using nouns and quantifiers.
Engage in conversation applying learned concepts.

Definition List

Countable Nouns: Nouns that can be counted and have singular and plural forms, requiring 'a/an' in singular form.
Uncountable Nouns: Nouns that cannot be counted individually, do not have a plural form, and do not use 'a/an.'
Quantifiers: Words used to indicate quantity, such as 'some,' 'any,' 'many,' and 'much,' used with countable or uncountable

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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