COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
part II


Countable nouns are used with MANY in questions and negatives.
Uncountable nouns are used with MUCH in questions and negatives.
nouns questions negatives
countable How many books have you got? She hasn't got many skirts.
uncountable How much money did she spend today? I didn't buy much sugar.

Nouns are used with A LOT OF and LOTS OF in possitive sentences.
countable nouns She has bought a lot of eggs.
I've got lots of bananas.
uncountable nouns There's a lot of milk left.
He's got lots of money.

Countable nouns are used with A FEW.
Uncountable nouns are used with A LITTLE.
countable nouns I've got a few friends.
Tom needs a few eggs.
uncountable nouns She only needs a little money.
Pour in a little water.
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