Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Uncountable"
The meaning of "Uncountable" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
O que significa “Food” uncountable or countable ?Why??
A:
It's uncountable, probably because some kinds of food are fluids.
Like other uncountable nouns, making it countable means you're talking about varieties of it, so "foods" are types of food.
Like other uncountable nouns, making it countable means you're talking about varieties of it, so "foods" are types of food.
Q:
O que significa I just want to know:
we use the word* the *before uncountable nouns just if means place...
but, if be an uncountable noun and don't is a place, we don't use the...
examples:
beans are good.
the girl fell on the water.
(on because is like watering hole)?
we use the word* the *before uncountable nouns just if means place...
but, if be an uncountable noun and don't is a place, we don't use the...
examples:
beans are good.
the girl fell on the water.
(on because is like watering hole)?
A:
Beans are countable.
You can use "the" with an uncountable noun if it's a specific amount of an uncountable noun in a specific time and place.
Water is essential (all water everywhere)
The water here is safe to drink. (only this water here.)
You can use "the" with an uncountable noun if it's a specific amount of an uncountable noun in a specific time and place.
Water is essential (all water everywhere)
The water here is safe to drink. (only this water here.)
Example sentences using "Uncountable"
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com Can we add uncountable nouns after this or that?
I do no like this juice.
I like that tea.
I like this bread.
Are above sentences correct?
.
I do no like this juice.
I like that tea.
I like this bread.
Are above sentences correct?
.
A:
Totally correct. No problem.
Totally correct. No problem.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com How much... do/does (uncountable nouns) cost?.
A:
Yes, you can use "how much is it?" for both singular count and all non-count nouns. "It" can reference a single count object or a mass of non-count objects.
"How much does this apple cost?" ✔️
"How much does this milk cost?" ✔️
For plural count nouns, use "how much are these?"
"How much do these apples cost?" ✔️
"How much do these milk cost?" ❌
You can usually make a non-count noun a count noun with a container.
"How much do these milk cost?" ❌
"How much do these *cartons of* milk cost?" ✔️
"How much does this apple cost?" ✔️
"How much does this milk cost?" ✔️
For plural count nouns, use "how much are these?"
"How much do these apples cost?" ✔️
"How much do these milk cost?" ❌
You can usually make a non-count noun a count noun with a container.
"How much do these milk cost?" ❌
"How much do these *cartons of* milk cost?" ✔️
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com all + uncountable noun
all + plural noun.
all + plural noun.
A:
All water is wet.
Put all the flour into the bowl.
All dogs are friendly.
All the children laughed.
Put all the flour into the bowl.
All dogs are friendly.
All the children laughed.
Synonyms of "Uncountable" and their differences
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre [uncountable]
It's a good film but contains little historical truth. e [countable]
It is still a basic truth that ~
A truth is something that is believed to be true. ?
It's a good film but contains little historical truth. e [countable]
It is still a basic truth that ~
A truth is something that is believed to be true. ?
A:
That is a difficult question to answer but also a very important one. There are a few differences between countable and uncountable nouns.
Countable nouns have plural forms (ex. One cat, three cats, or one ocean, four oceans. Notice the s after cats and oceans. The s tells you that there is more than one cat or one ocean.). Uncountable nouns do not have plural forms (ex. Water, sand).
As the name would suggest, you can count countable nouns. You can count the number of cats your see or how many oceans exist on earth. However, you cannot count uncountable nouns, like water or sand. You could count buckets of water or grains of sand. However, you cannot count water or sand by themselves.
As for the question about truth being countable or uncountable, it depends on context. A truth (countable) is one idea that is correct or true. Truth (uncountable) is not a single true idea, but how true something is. Uncountable truth is like a measurement, similar to length or height.
This is definitely a complicated concept, especially for people who speak a language that doesn't have it. I hope my explanation can help to clear up some confusion.
Countable nouns have plural forms (ex. One cat, three cats, or one ocean, four oceans. Notice the s after cats and oceans. The s tells you that there is more than one cat or one ocean.). Uncountable nouns do not have plural forms (ex. Water, sand).
As the name would suggest, you can count countable nouns. You can count the number of cats your see or how many oceans exist on earth. However, you cannot count uncountable nouns, like water or sand. You could count buckets of water or grains of sand. However, you cannot count water or sand by themselves.
As for the question about truth being countable or uncountable, it depends on context. A truth (countable) is one idea that is correct or true. Truth (uncountable) is not a single true idea, but how true something is. Uncountable truth is like a measurement, similar to length or height.
This is definitely a complicated concept, especially for people who speak a language that doesn't have it. I hope my explanation can help to clear up some confusion.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre uncountable e non- countable ?
A:
An uncountable noun and a non-countable noun is exactly the same thing. There is no difference. I always use the term "uncountable", but you can use whichever word you like.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre uncountable e countable ?
A:
countable: something you can count like two apples, five cars, three dogs, four buildings
uncountable: somethings are seen as a whole or mass that cannot be counted like blood, electricity, money, happiness
uncountable: somethings are seen as a whole or mass that cannot be counted like blood, electricity, money, happiness
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre uncountable e countless ?
A:
Uncountable means something can't be counted. For example words like grass, air, food, etc. You usually don't say 3 foods, or 5 airs.
Countless means that there are too many to count. Like the number of stars in the night sky.
Countless means that there are too many to count. Like the number of stars in the night sky.
Translations of "Uncountable"
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? Can I substitute uncountable nouns in sentences for "one"? I mean words like grammar ("the difficult one"), water ("the fresh one") and so forth. If no, maybe there are some other ways?
A:
You could possibly do that, but you need a very strong context so that everybody understands exactly what you are talking about. For instance, imagine that I have been talking to you about studying in general – and then I say –
And next, we come to the grammar. That’s the difficult one. Every time I study it I get a headache.
Do you see how the substitution refers back to everything I have been saying about studying? It didn’t just come out of nowhere. It is linked in to the entire discourse I have been making on a very clear subject. Nobody is going to misunderstand what I mean, because I have linked my expression firmly to the subject.
So, how are you going to refer to water as – the fresh one – in a way that completely makes sense without it needing to be explained? Would you like to try?
You could possibly do that, but you need a very strong context so that everybody understands exactly what you are talking about. For instance, imagine that I have been talking to you about studying in general – and then I say –
And next, we come to the grammar. That’s the difficult one. Every time I study it I get a headache.
Do you see how the substitution refers back to everything I have been saying about studying? It didn’t just come out of nowhere. It is linked in to the entire discourse I have been making on a very clear subject. Nobody is going to misunderstand what I mean, because I have linked my expression firmly to the subject.
So, how are you going to refer to water as – the fresh one – in a way that completely makes sense without it needing to be explained? Would you like to try?
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? uncountable
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Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? uncountable
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Other questions about "Uncountable"
Q:
knowledge/hearing they're uncountable but how come one has A before it and not the other?
a good knowledge
bad hearing
He has a good knowledge
he has had bad hearing in the left ear
a good knowledge
bad hearing
He has a good knowledge
he has had bad hearing in the left ear
A:
@ttlearner I couldn’t respond to you on the other question so I’ll do it here: there’s no a before bad/good hearing because it’s being used as an adjective, something you can’t have more than 1 of where you can have a specific type of knowledge.
Bad hearing can also be replaced with “hard of hearing”
“He has had bad hearing for years”
“He’s been hard of hearing for years”
“He’s vey knowledgeable”
“He has a log of knowledge about cars”
Bad hearing can also be replaced with “hard of hearing”
“He has had bad hearing for years”
“He’s been hard of hearing for years”
“He’s vey knowledgeable”
“He has a log of knowledge about cars”
Q:
Can I use "a good few/a good many" with uncountable nouns?
A:
No. Uncountable nouns use "little" and "much" instead of "few" and "many," but you can't say "a good little" or "a good much." You could say "A good amount" or "quite a lot of"
Q:
Why are “luggage” and “baggage” uncountable noun?
A:
because it can not be counted or separated. It identifies something as a whole or a mass. in this instance, it is a name or group. other examples would be furniture or equipment.
Q:
We use " little" for uncountable nouns then why do we use "a little girl" ?
A:
"little" refers to an amount when we talk about uncountable nouns, but when we talk about countable nouns, it means "small in size"
"a little girl" = a small girl (countable)
"a little water" = a small amount of water (uncountable)
"a little car" = a small car (countable)
"a little rain" = a small amount of rain (uncountable)
"a little girl" = a small girl (countable)
"a little water" = a small amount of water (uncountable)
"a little car" = a small car (countable)
"a little rain" = a small amount of rain (uncountable)
Q:
which are uncountable nouns?
1 tip
2 guideline
3 guidance
4 instruction
5 direction
6 advice
1 tip
2 guideline
3 guidance
4 instruction
5 direction
6 advice
A:
3 & 6 — guidance & advice. The others are all countable. At least, by traditional usage in mainstream English. Actually 4 CAN be non-count WHEN it means “education or training,” as opposed to when it means “a direction or command about what to do” (which is countable). So 4 is a potential “trick” question, depending on context.
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