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Nouns: countable and uncountable

Countable nouns.

Some nouns refer to things which, in English, are treated as separate items which can be counted. These are called countable nouns. Here are some examples:

a car , three cars
my cousin , my two cousins
a book , a box full of books
a city , several big cities

Singular and plural

Countable nouns can be singular or plural. They can be used with a/an and with numbers and many other determiners (e.g. these, a few ):

She’s got two sisters and a younger brother .
Most people buy things like cameras and MP3-players online these days .
These shoes look old now.
I’ll take a few magazines with me for the flight .

Determiners ( the, my , some , this )

Singular and plural nouns

Uncountable nouns

In English grammar, some things are seen as a whole or mass. These are called uncountable nouns, because they cannot be separated or counted.

Some examples of uncountable nouns are:

Ideas and experiences: advice, information, progress, news, luck, fun, work

Materials and substances: water, rice, cement, gold, milk

Weather words: weather, thunder, lightning, rain, snow

Names for groups or collections of things: furniture, equipment, rubbish, luggage

Other common uncountable nouns include: accommodation, baggage, homework, knowledge, money, permission, research, traffic, travel .

These nouns are not used with a/an or numbers and are not used in the plural.

We’re going to get new furniture for the living room.
Not: We’re going to get a new furniture for the living room . or We’re going to get new furnitures for the living room .
We had terrible weather last week.
Not: We had a terrible weather last week .
We need rice next time we go shopping.

Some nouns always have plural form but they are uncountable because we cannot use numbers with them.

I bought two pairs of trousers .
Not: I bought two trousers .

Other nouns of this type are: shorts, pants, pyjamas, glasses (for the eyes), binoculars, scissors .

Some nouns which are uncountable in English are countable in other languages (e.g. accommodation, advice, furniture, information ):

They can give you some information about accommodation at the tourist office.
Not: They can give you some informations about accommodations at the tourist office .
Can you give me some advice about buying a second-hand car?
Not: Can you give me some advices about buying a second-hand car?

A good learner’s dictionary will tell you whether a noun is countable or uncountable.

Quantity expressions ( a bit/piece )

To refer to one or more quantities of an uncountable noun , expressions such as a bit of, a piece of , an item of or words for containers and measures must be used:

He bought a very expensive piece of furniture for his new apartment.
Maggie always has some exciting bits of news when she comes to see us.
I think we’ll need five bags of cement for the patio.
There’s a litre of milk in the fridge for you. And I bought you a bar of chocolate .

Determiners ( my, some, the )

Uncountable nouns can be used with certain determiners (e.g. my, her , some, any , no , the, this, that ) and expressions of quantity (e.g. a lot of, (a) little ):

They gave me some information about courses and scholarships and things.
Have you heard the news ? Fran’s getting engaged.
She’s been studying hard and has made a lot of progress .
There’s no work to do here, so you can go home if you like.
This milk ’s a bit old, I’m afraid.

Countable phrases for uncountable nouns

We can sometimes use countable noun phrases to talk about an individual example of the thing an uncountable noun refers to.

Finding a place to live is difficult if you’re a student and you’ve got no money. (or Finding accommodation … )
Not: Finding an accommodation …
She brought two big suitcases and a rucksack with her.
Not: She brought two big luggages …
I read a poem once about someone riding a horse at night.
Not: I read a poetry …
We went on a trip to the Amazon when we were in Brazil.
Not: We went on a travel …

Countable and uncountable nouns with different meanings

Some nouns can be used either countably or uncountably, but with different meanings.

Uncountable nouns used countably

Measures and examples.

Sometimes uncountable nouns are used countably, to mean ‘a measure of something’ or ‘a type or example of something’:

Can I have two teas and one coffee , please? (two cups of tea and one cup of coffee …?)
A: How many sugars do you want in your tea? (How many spoonfuls/lumps of sugar?) B: Just one, please .
To some degree we tend to eat the foods that we ate as children. (i.e. types of food)

Abstract nouns

Some abstract nouns can be used uncountably or countably. The uncountable use has a more general meaning. The countable use has a more particular meaning.

Nouns of this type include: education, experience, hatred, help, knowledge, life, love, sleep, time, understanding .

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Countable Nouns

What are countable nouns.

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Examples of non-countable nouns, more about countable and non-countable nouns, some nouns can be countable and non-countable, some interesting countable nouns, why countable nouns are important.

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  • There are three faithful friends : an old wife , an old dog , and ready money. (Founding Father Benjamin Franklin)
  • You can learn many things from children – how much patience you have, for instance. (Writer Franklin Jones)
  • Do we have much coffee left? I need a coffee in the morning.
  • Apparently, Israel is famous for its baby cheeses .
  • Most works of art, like most wines , ought to be consumed in the district of their fabrication. (French philosopher Simone Weil)

(Issue 1) Use fewer with plurals and less with non-countable nouns.

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(Issue 2) Be careful with "number of," "amount of," and "quantity of."

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(Issue 3) If you precede your noun with a term like "a lot of" or "a pound of," check you've aligned your verb.

  • Use "fewer" with plural nouns. Use "less" with singular nouns. Use "less" with numbers when they quantify dates or measurements.
  • Use "number of" with plural nouns. Use "amount of" with singular nouns. Use "quantity of" with either, especially if your concept is measurable and you want to allude to accuracy in counting.
  • When you use an expression in the format "A of B," remember that A governs the verb.

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Word parts [ change ]

assign  +  -ment

Pronunciation [ change ]

  • ( US ) IPA ( key ) : /əˈsʌɪnm(ə)nt/

Noun [ change ]

  • ( countable ) An assignment is a task that is given to somebody for them to complete . The teacher gave Joe an assignment to complete while he is away on vacation.

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English [ edit ]

Etymology [ edit ].

From Middle English assignement , from Old French assignement .

Pronunciation [ edit ]

  • Rhymes: -aɪnmənt

Noun [ edit ]

assignment ( countable and uncountable , plural assignments )

  • The act of assigning ; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks . This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee.
  • ( LGBT ) The categorization of persons as belonging to the male or female sex .
  • An assigned task . The assignment the department gave him proved to be quite challenging.
  • A position to which someone is assigned. Unbeknownst to Mr Smith, his new assignment was in fact a demotion.
  • ( education ) A task given to students, such as homework or coursework . Mrs Smith gave out our assignments , and said we had to finish them by Monday.
  • ( law ) A transfer of a right or benefit from one person to another. The assignment of the lease has not been finalised yet.
  • ( law ) A document that effects this transfer. Once you receive the assignment in the post, be sure to sign it and send it back as soon as possible.
  • ( programming ) An operation that assigns a value to a variable .

Hyponyms [ edit ]

  • ( programming ) : augmented assignment

Derived terms [ edit ]

  • antiassignment
  • assignment operator
  • frequency assignment
  • misassignment
  • nonassignment
  • Procrustean assignment
  • reassignment
  • time-assignment speech interpolation
  • unassignment
  • understand the assignment

Translations [ edit ]

References [ edit ], chinese [ edit ], alternative forms [ edit ].

  • asm ( pseudo-acronym )

From English assignment .

  • Cantonese ( Jyutping ) : aa 6 saai 1 man 4
  • Jyutping : aa 6 saai 1 man 4
  • Yale : ah s ā ai màhn
  • Cantonese Pinyin : aa 6 saai 1 man 4
  • Guangdong Romanization : a 6 sai 1 men 4
  • Sinological IPA ( key ) : /aː²² saːi̯ ⁵⁵ mɐn ²¹ /
  • ( Hong Kong Cantonese ) assignment ; homework ; coursework ( Classifier : 份 c )

Synonyms [ edit ]

  • Bauer, Robert S. ( 2021 ) ABC Cantonese-English Comprehensive Dictionary , Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, →ISBN , page 10
  • English Loanwords in Hong Kong Cantonese

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Grammar: Count and Noncount Nouns

Introduction to count and noncount nouns.

Count and noncount nouns vary from language to language. In some languages, there are no count nouns (e.g., Japanese). In addition, some nouns that are noncount in English may be countable in other languages (e.g., hair or information).

Errors with count and noncount nouns can result in errors with article usage and with subject verb agreement .

Count Nouns

What is a count noun.

Count nouns can be separated into individual units and counted. They usually have both a singular and a plural form. Most English nouns are count nouns.

  • one phone, two phones
  • one dog, two dogs
  • one shirt, two shirts

However, a few countable nouns only have a plural form in English. Here are a few examples:

These are often used with some sort of quantifier, or quantity word , to show how they are counted (e.g., "a pair of" pants, "two pairs of" pants, "some " pants).

How are count nouns made plural?

Count nouns are usually made plural by adding an "-s" or an "-es."

  • one boy, two boy s
  • one folder, two folder s
  • one box, two box es
  • one church, two church es

If the noun ends in "-y," change the "-y" to "-ies" to make it plural.

  • one family, two famil ies
  • one party, two part ies

However, if a vowel precedes the "-y," add just an "-s" to make it plural.

  • one toy, two toy s
  • one donkey, two donkey s

If the noun ends in "-o," add "-es" to make it plural.

  • one potato, two potato es
  • one tomato, two tomato es

If the noun ends in "-f" or "-fe," change the "-f" to a "-v" and add "-es."

  • one thief, two thiev es
  • one hoof, two hoov es

Some count nouns have irregular plural forms. Many of these forms come from earlier forms of English.

  • one foot, two feet
  • one person, two people
  • one tooth, two teeth
  • one criterion, two criteria

When unsure of the plural form, please consult the dictionary. An English learner’s dictionary (such as Merriam-Webster, Cambridge, Oxford, or Longman) may be the most useful.

Important: Singular count nouns must have a word in the determiner slot. This could be an article, a pronoun, or a possessive noun (i.e., "a," "an," "the," "this," or a possessive noun). Please see our page on article usage for more information.

Noncount Nouns

What is a noncount noun.

Noncount (or uncountable) nouns exist as masses or abstract quantities that cannot be counted. They have no plural form. Although most English nouns are count nouns, noncount nouns frequently occur in academic writing.

Here are some common categories of noncount nouns. Like all things in English (and language in general), there may be exceptions.

A mass: work, equipment, homework, money, transportation, clothing, luggage, jewelry, traffic

A natural substance: air, ice, water, fire, wood, blood, hair, gold, silver

Food: milk, rice, coffee, bread, sugar, meat, water

An abstract concept: advice, happiness, health, education, research, knowledge, information, time

A game: soccer, tennis, basketball, hockey, football, chess, checkers

A disease: diabetes, measles, polio, influenza, malaria, hypothyroidism, arthritis

A subject of study: economics, physics, astronomy, biology, history, statistics

A language : Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, English

An activity (in the "-ing" form): swimming, dancing, reading, smoking, drinking, studying

Important: Noncount nouns do not use the indefinite articles "a" or "an." They can, however, use the definite article "the" if what is being referred to is specific. They can also use no article if what is being referred to is general (generic) or nonspecific. Please see our page on article usage for more information.

Double Nouns

Some nouns can be both count and noncount. When they change from a count to a noncount noun, the meaning changes slightly. In the noncount form, the noun refers to the whole idea or quantity. In the count form, the noun refers to a specific example or type. When the noun is countable, it can be used with the indefinite article "a" or "an" or it can be made plural.

Check the published literature in your field of study to determine whether specific nouns are used in a countable or an uncountable way. Sometimes, a noun that is generally countable becomes uncountable when used in a technical way.

Here are a few examples:

  • Life is a gift. (noncount)
  • She leads a very fulfilling life . (count = This specifies the type of life. It could be a boring life, a dangerous life, and so on.)
  • I like cheese . (noncount)
  • The cheeses of France are my favorite. (count = This specifies the type of cheese.)
  • The study of language is called linguistics. (noncount)
  • English is often considered an international language . (count)

Quantity Words

Quantity words are used to add information about the number or amount of the noun. Some quantity words can only be used with countable singular nouns (e.g., computer, pen, and crayon), some can only be used with countable plural nouns (e.g., printers, flashdrives, and keyboards), some can only be used with uncountable nouns (i.e., paper, ink), and some can be used with both plural countable nouns and with uncountable nouns.

With countable singular nouns (e.g., computer, pen, crayon):

  • each computer
  • every computer
  • another computer

With countable plural nouns (e.g., printers, flashdrives, and keyboards):

  • several printers
  • a large number of printers
  • a small number of printers
  • not many printers
  • too many printers
  • many printers
  • a few printers
  • very few printers
  • few printers
  • fewer printers

With uncountable nouns (e.g., paper or ink):

  • a great deal of paper
  • a large amount of paper
  • a small amount of paper
  • not much paper
  • too much paper
  • a little paper
  • very little paper
  • little paper

With countable plural nouns and with uncountable nouns (e.g., printers, flashdrives, keyboards; paper, or ink):

  • some printers
  • any printers
  • a lot of printers
  • a lot of ink
  • hardly any printers
  • hardly any ink
  • (almost) all printers
  • (almost) all ink
  • no printers
  • none of the printers
  • none of the ink
  • not any printers
  • not any ink
  • other printers

Note the difference between "few/little" (almost none) and "a few/a little " (some, but not many/much). "Few/little" tend to have a negative connotation. "A few/a little" tend to be more positive.

  • There are few solutions. (There are not many solutions.)
  • There are a few solutions. (There are some solutions.)  
  • He received little education. (He did not receive much education.)
  • He received a little education. (He received some education.)

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The Basic Rules: Adjectives

A countable noun is usually something you can count quantitatively. Countable nouns can be expressed in plural form, usually by adding an “s” to the singular form. For example, "cat--cats," "season--seasons," "student--students."

Usually, you can add a numerical quantity to such nouns, like “two cats” or “two students”. If you aren’t sure whether a noun is countable or not countable, try attaching a number to it. He had “two respects” wouldn’t work, so “respect” is an uncountable noun .

An uncountable noun is a noun that usually cannot be expressed in a plural form. It is not something you can quantify. For example, "milk," "water," "air," "money," "food" are uncountable nouns. Usually, you can't say, "He had many moneys." or “The airs smelled good this morning.”

Milk and water are uncountable nouns . However, you may hear someone say, “Can I have two milks?” or “You should get two waters.” In these particular cases, the person has simply dropped off the countable part of the phrase: “Can I have two [ cartons of] milk?” or “You should get two [ bottles of] water.” In these cases, adding an “s” to milk and water is accepted in verbal speech, but you wouldn’t normally do so in a writing class.

Most adjectives can modify both countable and uncountable nouns . For example, you can say, "The cat was gray" or "The air was gray." However, the difference between a countable and uncountable noun does matter with certain adjectives , such as the following:

  • a lot of/lots of
  • a little bit of

"Much" modifies only uncountable nouns.

  • "They have so much money in the bank."
  • "The horse drinks so much water ."

"Many" modifies only countable nouns.

  • " Many Americans travel to Europe."
  • "I collected many sources for my paper."

Much or Many?

Incorrect Examples:

  • “She wears so much rings ” should be written as, “She wears so many rings .”
  • “You deserve some many needed rest ” should be, “You deserve some much needed rest .”
  • “Much trees line the street.” should be written as, “ Many trees line the street.”
  • “I have done many research in that field” should be, “I have done much research in that field.”

A lot of/lots of

"A lot of" and "lots of" are informal substitutes for much and many. They are used with uncountable nouns when they mean "much" and with countable nouns when they mean "many."

  • "They have lots of (much) money in the bank."
  • "A lot of (many) Americans travel to Europe."
  • "We got lots of (many) mosquitoes last summer."
  • "We got a lot of (much) rain last summer."

"Little" modifies only uncountable nouns.

  • "He had little food in the house."
  • "When I was in college, there was little money to spare."

"Few" modifies only countable nouns.

  • "There are a few doctors in town."
  • "He had few reasons for his opinion."

Little or Few?

  • “Yesterday, I had few reason to complain” should be, “Yesterday, I had little reason to complain.”
  • “The teacher gave me few feedbacks on my paper” should be, “The teacher gave me little feedback on my paper.”
  • “I had a few bread for dinner” should be written as, “I had a few slices of bread.”
  • “She had little bathrooms in her house” means that the bathrooms themselves are small, not that she had a small number of bathrooms.
  • The sentence, “She had few bathrooms .” means that there are a small number of bathrooms.

A little bit of

"A little bit of" is informal and always precedes an uncountable noun.

  • "There is a little bit of pepper in the soup."
  • "There is a little bit of snow on the ground."
  • However, the example, “There is a little bit of cards on the table” doesn’t work because card is a countable noun. The correct phrasing would be, “There are a few cards on the table.”

Both "some" and "any" can modify countable and uncountable nouns.

  • "There is some water on the floor."
  • "There are some people already here."
  • "Do you have any food ?"
  • "Do you have any apples ?"

Even though “some” and “any” can modify both countable and uncountable nouns, both should be used with the plural form if there is one.

  • For example, you wouldn’t say, “I have some cat at home.”
  • The correct sentence is, “I have some cats at home.”
  • You also wouldn’t say, “Are there any apple on the table?”
  • The correct sentence is, “Are there any apples on the table?” Note that the verb and noun are both plural.

"Plenty of" modifies both countable and uncountable nouns.

  • "They have plenty of money in the bank."
  • "There are plenty of millionaires in Switzerland."

Enough modifies both countable and uncountable nouns.

  • "There is enough money to buy a car."
  • "I have enough books to read."

No modifies both countable and uncountable nouns.

  • "There is no time to finish now."
  • "There are no squirrels in the park."

Here is a chart that summarizes which adjectives modify countable or uncountable nouns.

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Countable and Uncountable Nouns (List, Examples & Exercise)

Countable and Uncountable Nouns (List, Examples & Exercise)

Countable and uncountable nouns.

The nouns are the names of things, people, or places. The nouns have different classifications. Countable and uncountable nouns are types of nouns. These can be counted or not. Let’s discuss their usage with the help of examples and exercise.

Countable Nouns

Countable nouns are the things that we can count. For example, one book, three chairs, one room, etc. Countable nouns can be singular or plural such as chair (singular), chairs (plural).

Uncountable Nouns

Uncountable nouns are the things that we cannot count. For example, sand, advice and yoga etc. These words are in singular form.

Some words are used as both countable and uncountable nouns like room, hair, weight etc.

  • There is no room for luggage. (here room means space) Uncountable Noun
  • There are five rooms in this building. Countable Noun

Some words are used with the Countable Nouns only such as few, a few, many

Some words are used with Uncountable Nouns only such as little, a little, much

10 Examples of Countable Nouns

  • There are twenty books on the bookshelf.
  • I drank a glass of fresh juice.
  • There are many animals in this zoo.
  • The monkeys were eating bananas.
  • There was no magazine on the table.
  • I took an apple and some grapes in the morning.
  • There are 9057 public libraries in the United States.
  • I have a few questions for you to ask.
  • Jonathan attended a webinar last night.
  • Only ten students passed the intelligence test.

20 Examples of Uncountable Nouns

  • I could not see anything in the darkness.
  • Success is a combination of hard work and determination.
  • Do you like sandwiches with cheese topping?
  • There is no return policy in this market.
  • Tom is interested in research work.
  • She spent many hours sitting on the beach sand.
  • The soil of this land is fertile.
  • Sound sleep is essential for good health.
  • There is no transportation between these two cities?
  • Do you need lots of energy to complete the assignment?
  • I do not have time to go there.
  • Positive behavior can turn an enemy into a friend.
  • There was plenty of cheese on the pizza.
  • The kids were having a lot of fun at the zoo.
  • Jacob has been learning Spanish for two weeks.
  • Cotton is widely used to make textile products.
  • This building is a great symbol of architecture.
  • Is there any recreation resort in this town?
  • Tom controlled his anger and responded politely.
  • She went to the park for fun.

Read also: 50 Sentences with Countable and Uncountable Nouns

List of Uncountable Nouns (a-z)

  • Accommodation
  • Engineering
  • Electricity
  • Environment
  • Information
  • Intelligence
  • Mathematics
  • Punctuation
  • Temperature
  • Unemployment

You can find here list of uncountable nouns with meaning and sentences.

Exercise / Worksheet

Read the bold words in the given sentences and point out whether it is a countable noun or uncountable noun.

  • There were a lot of coins in the box. ( __________ )
  • I need your help to complete this project. ( __________ )
  • My advice fell flat on him. ( __________ )
  • Julia ordered two cups of coffee. ( __________ )
  • There are 20 bananas in the basket. ( __________ )
  • Mr. Johnson specializes in mathematics. ( __________ )
  • I prefer rugby over soccer. ( __________ )
  • There are plenty of houses in this zone. ( __________ )
  • The cold wind and snow stopped my jouney. ( __________ )
  • Tom is studying history . ( __________ )
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Uncountable Nouns List

  • Types of Noun with Examples
  • Material Nouns
  • Abstract Nouns
  • Common Nouns
  • Proper Nouns

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Countable and uncountable nouns.

It's important to distinguish between countable and uncountable nouns in English because their usage is different in regards to both determiners and verbs.

COUNTABLE NOUNS

Countable nouns are for things we can count using numbers. They have a singular and a plural form. The singular form can use the determiner "a" or "an". If you want to ask about the quantity of a countable noun, you ask "How many?" combined with the plural countable noun.

  • She has  three dogs .
  • I own  a house .
  • I would like  two books  please.
  • How many friends  do you have?

UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

Uncountable nouns are for the things that we cannot count with numbers. They may be the names for abstract ideas or qualities or for physical objects that are too small or too amorphous to be counted (liquids, powders, gases, etc.). Uncountable nouns are used with a singular verb. They usually do not have a plural form.

We cannot use  a/an  with these nouns. To express a quantity of an uncountable noun, use a word or expression like  some, a lot of, much, a bit of, a great deal of  , or else use an exact measurement like  a cup of, a bag of, 1kg of, 1L of, a handful of, a pinch of, an hour of, a day of . If you want to ask about the quantity of an uncountable noun, you ask "How much?"

  • There has been  a lot of research  into the causes of this disease.
  • He gave me  a great deal of advice  before my interview.
  • Can you give me  some information  about uncountable nouns?
  • He did not have  much sugar  left.
  • Measure  1 cup of water, 300g of flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt .
  • How much rice do you want?

TRICKY SPOTS

Some nouns are countable in other languages but uncountable in English. They must follow the rules for uncountable nouns. The most common ones are: accommodation, advice, baggage, behavior, bread, furniture, information, luggage, news, progress, traffic, travel, trouble, weather, work

  • I would like to give you  some advice .
  • How much bread  should I bring?
  • I didn't make  much progress  today.
  • This looks like  a lot of trouble  to me.
  • We did  an hour of work  yesterday.

Be careful with the noun  hair  which is normally uncountable in English, so it is not used in the plural. It can be countable only when referring to individual hairs.

  • She has long blond hair.
  • The child's hair was curly.
  • I washed my hair yesterday.
  • My father is getting a few grey hairs now. (refers to individual hairs)
  • I found a hair in my soup! (refers to a single strand of hair)

Course Curriculum

  • NOUN GENDER 15 mins
  • Singular and Plural Nouns 25 mins
  • Countable and Uncountable nouns 30 mins
  • Compound Nouns 25 mins
  • Capitalisation Rules 25 mins
  • Nationalities 30 mins

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The English language consists of several types of nouns, including countable and uncountable nouns. But what is a countable noun?

Well, a countable noun or count noun is a type of noun known to be expressed in both singular and plural forms. Boy is an example of a countable noun because there can be one or more boys. But there’s more to it than that.

Keep reading as I show you the meaning and usage of countable nouns. I also provide a long list of countable nouns and a worksheet to test your knowledge.

What Are Countable Nouns?

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A countable noun is one that refers to any countable person, place, object, or event. Spoon, orange, and books are examples of countable nouns.

Countable nouns can be singular nouns or plural nouns. For example, we can say apple for one apple and apples for more than one apple. We can also say chair and chairs, song and songs, and cup and cups. Below are some sentence examples.

  • My dog is a Labrador Retriever.
  • I have two dogs . One is a Labrador Retriever, and the other is a Golden Shepherd.
  • My shoe is missing.
  • My shoes are missing.
  • I have a bottle of juice in my bag .
  • I have three bottles of juice in my bags .

We can use the indefinite articles a and an with countable nouns. Consider the sentences below.

  • A cat is a mammal.
  • You will never regret reading a book.
  • An apple a day will keep doctors away.

You can also use other modifiers before a singular countable noun, such as the, my, and this. For example:

  • My phone is missing.
  • I am holding this adorable bird.
  • The coin fell to the ground.

Plural countable nouns can be used independently without determiners. For example:

  • I enjoy collecting stickers.
  • She has pens  in her bag.
  • Please buy oranges.

Here are more sentence examples with countable nouns. All the italicized nouns in the sentences are countable.

  • I have only traveled to one Asian country .
  • The doctors are coming to help you.
  • All of her teeth are permanent now.
  • Our bathroom is located upstairs.
  • Bananas are my favorite.

Special Countable Nouns

Here are three interesting countable nouns you should learn.

Although the plural of moose is moose and mongoose’s is mongooses, the plural form of goose is geese. This pattern is also found in tooth and teeth.

The word ninja refers to a person skilled in the Japanese art of ninjutsu. It’s a back-formed singular noun from its plural form, shinobi, which sounds completely different.

Use shinobi if the reader knows on and kun readings. But you can still say ninjas if your readers don’t know what shinobi means.

Editor-In-Chief

We often think that the plural forms of regular nouns are formed by adding s at the end. However, the plural form of editor-in-chief is editors-in-chief instead of editor-in-chiefs. This pattern also applies to sisters-in-law.

The Difference Between Countable and Non-Countable Nouns

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Unlike countable nouns, uncountable or non-countable nouns are harder to identify. These are nouns with an indefinitely divisible substance. For instance, since water is indivisible, it is non-countable.

They may also have an abstract notion, which explains why we can’t quantify them. The word patience is non-countable.

While countable nouns can be singular or plural, almost every uncountable noun is treated as a singular noun without a plural form. The words moneys and milks are incorrect. We also don’t use the articles a or an with them.

Other examples of non-countable nouns include sugar, milk, money, food, air, and feedback.

Use Fewer With Countable Nouns and Less With Non-Countable Nouns

Only use fewer as a determiner for countable nouns, specifically objects and people in the plural form. For example:

  • Incorrect: Less people went to Oktoberfest this year.
  • Correct: Fewer people went to Oktoberfest this year.

Other indefinite adjectives you can use with countable nouns include some, any, and many. For example:

  • I have some coins in my purse.
  • Have you got any rings?
  • There were many people in the mall.

Use Number of With Plural Count Nouns and Amount of With Non-Count Nouns

Only use number of with plural countable nouns. For example:

  • Incorrect: I have a number of tea in the kitchen.
  • Correct: I have a number of mugs in the kitchen.

Use amount of with uncountable nouns. For example:

  • Incorrect: We have an amount of dumbbells in our gym.
  • Correct: She has a certain amount of jealousy in her system.

Another similar phrase is quantity of, which you can use with both countable and uncountable nouns. For example:

  • The quantity of subscribers has reached a million.
  • I ordered a large quantity of fine milk.

Some Non-Countable Nouns Look Like Countable Nouns

Some non-countable nouns look like plural countable nouns because they end in -s. Here are some examples.

  • Mathematics

Some Nouns Can Be Countable and Non-Countable

Some nouns can be quantified depending on the word’s meaning and the entire context. One example is light. For example:

  • Can you please turn on the lights downstairs?
  • The sun’s bright light made me wear sunglasses.

Tea can be countable and used with the article a because speakers often remove cup of. For example:

  • I would like a tea.
  • I would like a cup of tea.

Here are more words that can be countable and non-countable.

Countable Noun Examples

As you already know, countable nouns refer to people, things, places, and ideas.

People and Animals

Even a large crowd of people in the concert can be counted. The same is true with a colony of ants in an anthill.

Here are some examples of countable people:

Below is a list of examples of countable animals.

While Tokyo and Los Angeles are not countable, island s and houses are. Here are some examples of countable places.

Things can be any object or food. But remember that not all objects can be countable. Take a look at this list of countable objects.

Ideas and Events

You might wonder why ideas and events are countable when most abstract nouns like love and hate are uncountable. But some intangible things can be quantified. For example, you might have two strategies or ten ideas. Here are more examples.

  • Accomplishment

Countable Nouns List

Here’s a list of all the countable noun examples I could think of.

  • Whiteboard duster
  • Portable kennel
  • Chicken wing
  • Hairdresser
  • Hair elastic
  • School backpack
  • Sports shoe
  • Highlighter
  • Watercolor palette
  • Refrigerator
  • Cherry blossom
  • Wastepaper basket
  • Toilet bowl
  • Clothes rack
  • Sports hall
  • Shuttlecock
  • Porcupine fish
  • Roller skate
  • Clothes hanger
  • Pendant lamp
  • Satellite dish
  • Colored pencil
  • Watering can
  • Spring onion
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sea lion sea slug
  • Electrician
  • Microwave oven
  • Clothesline
  • Clothes peg
  • Electricity meter
  • Sticky note
  • Bedside table
  • Teething ring
  • Red currant
  • Electric drill
  • Tape dispenser
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Training cup
  • Gardening glove
  • Cauliflower
  • Short sleeve shirt
  • Projection screen
  • Photographer
  • Rocking chair
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Tennis racket
  • Rubber band
  • Skipping rope
  • Electrical switch
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Swiss knife
  • Marshmallow
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Dining table
  • Boxing glove
  • Firefighter
  • Screwdriver
  • Spring roll
  • Space shuttle
  • Rocking horse
  • Rice cooker
  • Granddaughter
  • Grandfather
  • Masking tape
  • Water bottle
  • Photo frame
  • Bedroom slipper
  • Tennis ball
  • Sea cucumber
  • Electrical plug
  • Electric mixer
  • Remote control

Countable Nouns Are Important

Countable nouns are the reason we can visualize one, two, and three in our heads! These nouns refer to any person, place, object, or idea that can be counted.

I hope my explanation and the long list of countable nouns help you understand the meaning, use, and examples of count nouns in the English language. Remember that all countable nouns can be singular or plural.

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Nouns: Definition & Types with Examples

Nouns, also called naming words, would probably be the very first part of speech you would have learnt in your English grammar classes. Anything we can touch, see, smell, taste, hear and hold can be referred to as nouns.

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Here is what we will be covering in this article about nouns:

What Is a Noun?

  • Examples of Nouns

Types of Nouns

Nouns used as a subject, nouns used as an object, nouns used as a complement, nouns used as verbs, nouns used as adjectives, frequently asked questions on nouns.

Nouns are a part of speech that comprise words that are used to name people, places, animals, objects and ideas. Almost every sentence will definitely have a noun, and they perform different roles in a sentence. Nouns can act as the subject, an indirect object , a direct object , a subject complement and an object complement. Nouns can also function as adjectives and verbs .

Examples of Nouns:

  • People – Rahul, Sheela, Man, Person, Tommy, Women, Girl, The Prime Minister
  • Places – Bangalore, India, Mexico, North Pole, South Africa, The Nile River, Classroom, Bedroom, Basketball Court, Cricket Ground, Swimming Pool
  • Animals/Birds/Aquatic Animals/Reptiles – Lion, Zebra, Snake, Ostrich, Flamingo, Bear, Cat, Fish, Shark
  • Ideas – Evolution, Invention, Extinction, Argument, Destruction
  • Objects/Things – Bat, Cycle, Curtains, Paper, Bag, Blackboard, Cupboard

Nouns can be broadly classified into:

1.  Proper Nouns : Nouns that are used to name a person, place or thing specifically are called a proper noun. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

  • My name is Rose . (Name of a particular person)
  • This is my dog, Bruno . (Name of a specific pet animal owned by someone)
  • David came back from Minsk . (Name of a specific place)
  • Louis Philippe is a famous brand of men’s clothing. (Name of a particular clothing brand)

2.  Common no uns : Common nouns are those nouns that refer to a generic item, group or place. This means that, unlike proper nouns, they are not used to identify specific people, places or objects. Common nouns are not capitalised unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence.

  • I bought a pen yesterday. (Common object)
  • I am going to school . (Common place)
  • Only ten employees showed up to work today. (Common group)
  • The car is out of fuel . (Common items)

3.  Singular nouns : These are words that are used to name a single person, place, animal, bird or object.

  • There is a little boy in front of our house. (Single person)
  • That is my daughter . (Single person)
  • I found a wounded sparrow in the bush. (Single bird)
  • A red van has been following us for a long time. (Single object)

4.  Plural nouns : Plural nouns refer to a number of people, places, animals or things. Nouns are made plural by adding an ‘s’ or ‘es’ or ‘ies’ or ‘ves’ to the existing root word. Nouns that end with an ‘s’ remain the same. Some nouns remain the same in both their singular and plural forms, and some others have totally different spelling.

  • I need some apples .
  • Did you find the boxes you were looking for?
  • I bought mangoes from the market.
  • We took photos of some deer on our way.

5. Countable nouns are those nouns that can be counted or measured.

  • Tom brought ten packets of lays for the trip. (specific number – ten)
  • Mom asked me to buy a dozen eggs . (specific – dozen means twelve)
  • I saw an aeroplane around seven in the morning. (specific – an means one)

6. Uncountable nouns are those nouns that cannot be counted. This category of nouns includes both concrete and abstract nouns.

  • I have a lot of homework to do. (Not specific)
  • I have a cup of tea . (Cannot count)
  • We are facing terrible weather today. (Cannot count)

7.  Collective Nouns : A collective noun is a naming word that is used to denote a group of objects, animals or people.

  • A pride of lions
  • A flock of sheep
  • A swarm of bees
  • A herd of elephants
  • A band of musicians
  • A board of directors
  • A crew of sailors
  • A company of actors
  • A pair of shoes
  • A chain of mountains
  • A fleet of ships
  • A bunch of grapes

8. Concrete Nouns: A concrete noun refers to objects that are material and can be perceived by the human senses.

  • The book is on the table.
  • I had a cup of coffee .
  • Sharon opened the windows .
  • Hardy goes to school by bus .

9. Abstract Nouns : Any entity that cannot be perceived by the five senses of the human body are called an abstract noun.

  • Love is a strong emotion.
  • Honesty is the best policy.
  • It takes a lot of courage to raise your voice and stand up against injustice.
  • You should not misuse the freedom you are given.

Also Explore: Compound Nouns | Possessive Nouns | Noun Phrases | Noun Exercises

Nouns Used as Different Components of a Sentence

When used as a subject , a noun mostly appears at the beginning of a sentence. It can be identified by asking the question ‘who’.

  • Bruno went to the playground.
  • The teacher asked the students to submit their assignments.
  • The elephant was rescued safely after ten long hours.

When nouns are used as objects, they appear in the latter part of a sentence. It can be identified by asking the question ‘what’.

  • I bought a pen .
  • Where is your book ?
  • I cannot find today’s newspaper .

Nouns can be used as a direct object and an indirect object.

Nouns Used as a Direct Object

You can identify a noun used as a direct object by asking the question ‘what’.

  • Do you want a lollipop ? (What do you want? – a lollipop)
  • I loved my dress . (What did you love? – my dress)

Nouns Used as an Indirect Object

You can ask the question ‘for whom’ to identify a noun used as an indirect object .

  • Dan bought his sister a Mini Cooper. (For whom did Dan buy a Mini Cooper? – his sister)
  • Megha baked Julie a cake. (For whom did Megha bake a cake? – Julie)

When a noun is used to modify or describe another noun, it acts as a complement .

Nouns Used as a Subject Complement

Professions and positions can perform the role of a subject complement.

  • My brother is an engineer .
  • Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India.

Nouns Used as an Object Complement

Object complements are nouns that follow the noun they modify. Names, professions and positions can perform the role of an object complement.

  • We named our dog, Shadow .
  • The teacher made Tabitha, the class leader .

Multifunctional Nouns

There are some nouns which can also be used as a verb . Some nouns can be used as verbs with a slight change in the spelling of the original word.

  • His divorce is final. (Used as a noun)

I am divorced . (Used as a verb)

  • Do you like my new dress ? (Used as a noun)

I am dressed and ready to go. (Used as a verb)

  • Derrick had come to collect some ice . (Used as a noun)

My mother iced the fish so that it did not stink. (Used as a verb)

  • I have dance practice today. (Used as a noun)

Did you practise the song? (Used as an adjective)

With a slight change in the spelling or adding a suffix to the root word, nouns can sometimes be used as adjectives .

  • I have no money . (Used as a noun)

There has been a change in the monetary policy of the country. (Used as an adjective)

  • Javed sensed some danger . (Used as a noun)

What you are trying to do is dangerous . (Used as an adjective)

  • She is excited about magic . (Used as a noun)

The experience was completely magical . (Used as an adjective)

  • Speaking against another religion is a legal offence . (Used as a noun)

What you did was offensive . (Used as an adjective)

What is a noun?

A noun is a part of speech that is used to name or identify a person, place, thing or idea. There are different types of nouns like common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, collective nouns, concrete nouns and so on.

What are the different functions of nouns?

Nouns can also function as verbs and adjectives with a slight change of spelling or by adding a suffix. For example, divorce can be used as a noun and a verb; money is a noun, while monetary is the adjective form of the verb. Nouns can also function as different components of the sentence as well.

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  1. assignment noun

    [countable] a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies. Students are required to complete all homework assignments. You will need to complete three written assignments per semester. a business/special assignment ; I had set myself a tough assignment.

  2. assignment noun

    Definition of assignment noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary assignment noun. noun. NAmE / / əˈsaɪnmənt / / jump to other results. 1 [countable, uncountable] a task or piece of work that someone is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies You will need to complete three written assignments per semester.

  3. ASSIGNMENT definition in American English

    assignment in American English. (əˈsainmənt) noun. 1. something assigned, as a particular task or duty. She completed the assignment and went on to other jobs. 2. a position of responsibility, post of duty, or the like, to which one is appointed. He left for his assignment in the Middle East.

  4. assignment

    From Longman Business Dictionary assignment as‧sign‧ment / əˈsaɪnmənt / noun 1 [countable] a piece of work that someone is given My assignment was to save the company, whatever it took. 2 [uncountable] JOB when someone is given a particular job or task, or sent to work in a particular place or for a particular person With the agreement ...

  5. Count and Noncount Nouns: Basic Rules

    Few modifies only countable nouns. "There are few doctors in town." " Few students like exams." Other basic rules. A lot of/lots of: A lot of/lots of are informal substitutes for much and many. They are used with uncountable nouns when they mean much and with countable nouns when they mean many. "They have lots of (much) money in the bank."

  6. Nouns: countable and uncountable

    Nouns: countable and uncountable - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary

  7. Countable Nouns: Explanation and Examples

    Why Countable Nouns Are Important There are three noteworthy issues related to countable and non-countable nouns. (Issue 1) Use fewer with plurals and less with non-countable nouns. Use fewer when referring to people or things in the plural (e.g., soldiers, lawyers, dogs, pies, clouds).. A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls.

  8. assignment

    (countable) An assignment is a task that is given to somebody for them to complete. The teacher gave Joe an assignment to complete while he is ... Categories: Terms suffixed with -ment; Nouns; Countable nouns; This page was last edited on 20 August 2023, at 10:55. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License ...

  9. assignment

    Noun [ edit] The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks . This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee. The categorization of something as belonging to a specific category. We should not condone the assignment of asylum seekers to that of people smugglers. ( LGBT) The categorization of persons as ...

  10. How to Tell if a Noun is Countable or Uncountable

    Examples of nouns that can be countable or uncountable; Type of noun Uncountable Countable Other examples; Abstract concepts: He rarely feels fear.: A fear of spiders is known as arachnophobia.: Concepts can often be countable or uncountable: weight, love, courage, strength, time, beauty, pressure, vision, business.

  11. PDF Using Countable and Uncountable Nouns

    counted. A countable noun can have a number before it (one table, three students, ten dollars) and has a plural form. Countable nouns usually add "-s" or "-es/-ies" to indicate the plural (table, tables; student, students; dollar, dollars; dress, dresses; baby, babies). Use singular countable nouns after specific determiners or words ...

  12. ASSIGNMENT definition and meaning

    7 meanings: 1. something that has been assigned, such as a mission or task 2. a position or post to which a person is assigned.... Click for more definitions.

  13. Academic Guides: Grammar: Count and Noncount Nouns

    Double Nouns. Some nouns can be both count and noncount. When they change from a count to a noncount noun, the meaning changes slightly. In the noncount form, the noun refers to the whole idea or quantity. In the count form, the noun refers to a specific example or type. When the noun is countable, it can be used with the indefinite article "a ...

  14. Adjectives with Countable and Uncountable Nouns

    The Basic Rules: Adjectives. A countable noun is usually something you can count quantitatively. Countable nouns can be expressed in plural form, usually by adding an "s" to the singular form. For example, "cat--cats," "season--seasons," "student--students." Usually, you can add a numerical quantity to such nouns, like "two cats" or ...

  15. Countable and Uncountable Nouns (List, Examples & Exercise)

    Usage. Some words are used as both countable and uncountable nouns like room, hair, weight etc. Example. There are five rooms in this building. Countable Noun. Some words are used with the Countable Nouns only such as few, a few, many. Some words are used with Uncountable Nouns only such as little, a little, much.

  16. Countable and uncountable nouns

    Uncountable nouns are for the things that we cannot count with numbers. They may be the names for abstract ideas or qualities or for physical objects that are too small or too amorphous to be counted (liquids, powders, gases, etc.). Uncountable nouns are used with a singular verb. They usually do not have a plural form.

  17. Countable Nouns

    A countable noun is one that refers to any countable person, place, object, or event. Spoon, orange, and books are examples of countable nouns. Countable nouns can be singular nouns or plural nouns. For example, we can say apple for one apple and apples for more than one apple. We can also say chair and chairs, song and songs, and cup and cups.

  18. What is the plural of assignment?

    The noun assignment can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be assignment . However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be assignments e.g. in reference to various types of assignments or a collection of assignments. Find more words!

  19. nouns

    Traditionally, it is not countable, and most dictionaries list it as such. However, the Merriam-Webster thesaurus (although not the Merriam-Webster dictionary) does have an entry for homeworks. Moreover, the plural form is used by at least some groups of educated native speakers. One's best bet is to try to find out if one's audience belongs to ...

  20. How to distinguish countable and uncountable senses?

    Otherwise, the noun reading is uncountable. The only countable sense that is remotely possible is the third one here. The countable sense is likely not appropriate, unless the speaker is talking about the book as "a reading [assignment]" assigned by a teacher. Otherwise, the uncountable sense of "material that can be read" is much more appropriate.

  21. Nouns: Definition & Types with Examples

    Countable nouns are those nouns that can be counted or measured. Examples: Tom brought ten packets of lays for the trip. (specific number - ten) ... The teacher asked the students to submit their assignments. The elephant was rescued safely after ten long hours. Nouns Used as an Object. When nouns are used as objects, they appear in the ...

  22. 50 Contoh Countable Noun beserta Artinya

    Baca juga: Perbedaan Countable dan Uncountable Noun. Countable noun dapat diikuti oleh artikel a, an, atau the untuk menujukkan kespesifikan dari benda tersebut. Karena jumlahnya yang dapat dihitung, countable noun memiliki bentuk singular (tunggal) dan plural (jamak). Ada dua cara untuk menyatakan countable noun dalam bentuk jamak. Untuk ...