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Countable and Uncountable
Countable and Uncountable
Countable Nouns-> you may use Uncountable Nouns -> you may not
numbers to express quantity. use numbers to express quantity.
Ex: book, reais, dollars, candy, table, Ex: love, money, rice, water, food,
apple, pen, hour, person, girl, house, information, time, milk.
car, dog. I have much money.
There are 20 pens on the table. I drink much water.
I have many apples in my bag.
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How Much? -> used for questions How Many? -> used for questions
about quantity when the noun is about quantity when the noun is
UNCOUNTABLE. COUNTABLE.
Ex: How much water do you drink Ex: How many dollars do you have
everyday? on your bank account?
How much time will you take to How many books do you read
prepare lunch? a year?
Possible Answers
Small quantity: A Few (positive idea) Small quantity:A Little (positive idea)
Few (negative idea) Little (negative idea)