Countable vs uncountable Flashcards

Question

travel

Answer 1

= travelling in general un they spend a lot of money on travel

Answer 2

count we have a lot of bags

Answer 3

count That's a good suggestion

Answer 4

a) uncountable = vetro When referring to the material (like the substance used in windows or bottles): ✅ The table is made of glass. b) countable = bicchiere When referring to a drinking vessel (something you drink from): ✅ I had two glasses of water. c) glasses = occhiali (always plural)

Answer 5

a) count = a room in a building this is a nice room b) uncount = space you can't sit there. there is no room

Answer 6

a) count = when it refers to a specific opinion or sight/scene She has strong views on politics. The hotel room has amazing views of the ocean. b) uncount = the ability to see something or a general concept of seeing The mountain was hidden from view. (Here, "view" is uncountable — it means visibility or sight in general.)

Answer 7

si@ri@l a) uncountable = When referring to cereal as a type of food, it's uncountable—like rice, milk, or bread. "Do you want some cereal?" b) 1) Countable (less common) = When referring to types or brands of cereal, it can be countable. There are so many cereals to choose from." 2) Cereal crops/plants (like wheat, rice) "Wheat and rye (= rai = segale) are cereals."

Answer 8

un The software is easy to install If you want to refer to different programs or packages, you usually say: “There are several software programs available.” ✅ “We use different software applications for editing, design, and accounting.” ✅ Notice that here, “programs” or “applications” is the countable noun, not “software” itself.

Answer 9

un “This weapon uses a lot of ammunition.” ✅

Answer 10

Uncountable (almost always) Evidence is usually uncountable when referring to information or facts that support a belief, claim, or argument. There is evidence that she was at the scene. The police gathered more evidence.

Answer 11

a) Uncountable (most common) When you mean evidence or verification in general, it’s uncountable. There is proof that she was there. We need more proof before making a decision. b) Countable (less common, specific types of proof) In mathematics, logic, or law, you can sometimes use it as countable to mean a specific instance of proof. In this case, plural = proofs. The mathematician presented three proofs of the theorem. Legal proofs are required to establish the claim.

Answer 12

un It's terrible weather today

Answer 13

un Air travel is faster than rail travel

Answer 14

un You can put all that rubbish in the bin over there

Answer 15

un The homework was difficult.

Answer 16

un Would anyone like some more toast?

Answer 17

a) . Uncountable (The General Rule) "His behaviour was very strange today." b) Countable (The Scientific/Specific Exception) We use it as a countable noun (behaviours) when we are talking about specific types of actions, often in a scientific, psychological, or animal-related context. Scientists are studying the different behaviours of migratory birds."

Answer 18

a) un = luck Lotto is a game of chance b) coun = ) [the opportunity to do something] He’s had several chances to go abroad, but he’s just not interested

Answer 19

un (traenspoot)

Answer 20

You can make some uncountable nouns singular. Sometimes we do this with a word like piece (for advice, equipment, toast, furniture, news), but in spoken English we often use a bit (infml) with most uncountable nouns. a good piece of advice an interesting bit of news another piece of toast just a bit of rubbish

Countable vs uncountable Flashcards

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