1
Q
what is a count noun
A
entities which consist of individually distinct wholes
2
Q
what is a mass noun
A
entities that are presented as homogeneous undifferentiated stuff
3
Q
how are english nouns divided
A
almost always count (garment)
almost always mass (clothing)
those that can be either (cake)
4
Q
how are mass nouns different to count nouns
A
mass nouns cannot be modified by
- numbers and plural suffixes
- the word many (use much instead)
- the article a
5
Q
give examples of count nouns
A
loaf
bean
coin
person
6
Q
give examples of mass nouns
A
bread
water
money
