COUNTABLE AND

UNCOUNTABLE
NOUNS
GRAMMAR
 Nouns can be countable or uncountable. Countable
nouns can be counted, e.g. an apple, two
apples, three apples, etc. Uncountable nouns cannot
be counted, e.g. air, rice, water, etc

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 THE USE OF AN, A, SOME AND
ANY
 We use a/an before singular, countable nouns.

 We use some and any with uncountable nouns and plural, countable nouns.

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EXAMPLES:
 I would like to buy a car.

 There is a book in my bag.

 A strange thing happened to me yesterday.

 I am an English teacher.

 I am a good student.

 She is an honest woman

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THE USE OF AN, A, SOME AND
ANY
 When we offer something or ask for something, we use some.
 Do you want some lemon juice?
 Can I have some potatoes?
 Sometimes we use some and any without a noun.
 I need to buy some books
 She wants some new clothes
 Examples:

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EXAMPLES:
 Would you like some ketchup to go with your fries?

 We don't have any olives.

 I really want some striped socks.

 Do you have any wrapping paper?

 Are there any books on the desk?

 There is some water in the bottle.

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