Uncountable Nouns

Uncountable Nouns

1. Some

   • is used in affirmative sentences, offerings, and requests.
     • We will need some summer clothes. Could you lend me some money? Would you like some coffee?
       • Any
         • Is used in negative sentences, to ask about an unspecified amount, and to state that something didn't happen.
           • I don't like any of The Smash Heads' songs. Do you have any rice on the menu? I went to therapy, but I didn't get any help I needed.

2. A lot of

   • Is used in all forms to express an unknown or unmentioned quantity.
     • There is a lot of milkshake. There is a lot of flour. There are a lot of people
       • More
         • Is used to express a large number or amount of somethings.
           • You need to be more patient with your little cousin. Do you have more flour for cake? I need more information for the homework.

3. The

   • If it's necessary to point out an uncountable noun, use the indefinite article"the". Usually, some information is needed in the sentence in order to use the indefinite article.
     • The milk is in the table.Buy the water, please. The information I need is in my computer.