Uncountable nouns and quantifiers Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the rules of accountable nouns ?
-Cannot use a/an
-Cannot use the plural “s” at the end of the word
What do you use to express the quantities of accountable nouns ? ( examples )
-words or expressions such as “a lot of” “some” “much” “a bit of” “a great deal of”
-exacts measurements like “a piece of” “a cup of”
-Use a synonymous noun
Examples of synonymous nouns you could use
a tip => advice
a suitcase => kuggage
an assignment => homework
Most common accountable nouns ?
accommodation, advice, baggage, behavior, bread, furniture, information, luggage, news, progress, traffic, travel, trouble, weather, work, homework.
TRANSLATE : J’ai deux nouvelles : une bonne et une mauvaise
I have two pieces of news : one good and one bad
TRANSLATE : Hier, il ne m’a pas donné beaucoup de conseils. Mais je me souviens particulièrement d’un bon conseil.
Yesterday, he didn’t give me much advice. But I remember one good tip especially.
TRANSLATE : J’ai peu d’informations à ce sujet.
I have little information on this subject
TRANSLATE : As-tu fais les trois devoirs pour demain ?
Have you finished the three assignments for tomorrow ?
It’s OK, I can help you. I am neither poor nor rich but I have ___ so I can give you ___ coins.
It’s OK, I can help you. I am neither poor nor rich but I have a little so I can give you a few coins.
What is used for SINGULAR nouns or UNCOUNTABLE nouns ?
a little - little - much
What is used for SINGULAR and PLURAL nouns ?
some - not a lot of - a lot of
What is used for PLURAL countable nouns ?
a few - few - many
What is used to highlight the near absence of something ?
little - not a lot of - few
What is used to highlight the presence of something ?
a little - some - a few
What is the particular thing about “hair”
its normally uncountable in English, so it is not used in the plural. It can be countable only when referring to individual hair.
