Question

uncountable nouns (non-count nouns):
uncountable nouns can only be used in the singular. these nouns cannot be used with a number- they cant be counted.

examples: i have a lot of money. you say i drink a lot of milk.

use the question word: how much.

example: how much money do you have? i have $5.00

note: this is how you count uncountable nouns

• 5 dollars... (but not 5 money).
• 2 liters, glasses... of milk (but not 2 milk)
• 3 kilos... of meat (but not 3 meats)
• 10 bottles of water... (but not 10 water)

lets practice
write if the noun in bold is countable or uncountable

1. the children are playing in the garden.
2. i dont like milk.
3. i prefer tea.

Explanation:

Analyze the first noun

The bold word is "children". We can count individual children (one child, two children). Therefore, it is a countable noun.

Analyze the second noun

The bold word is "milk". Milk is a liquid and cannot be counted directly without using containers or units (e.g., "two glasses of milk"). Therefore, it is an uncountable noun.

Analyze the third noun

The bold word is "tea". Like milk, tea is a liquid substance that cannot be counted directly. Therefore, it is an uncountable noun.

Answer:

Question 1

The children are playing in the garden. <blank>countable</blank>

Question 2

I don't like milk. <blank>uncountable</blank>

Question 3

I prefer tea. <blank>uncountable</blank>