Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Start with noun forms

Begin with the mind map “Countable and Uncountable Nouns”. It brings countable and uncountable nouns together with expressions such as “a few”, “a little”, “some” and “any”. Its examples include carrots, onions, pieces of bread and bottles of water. Use it to compare the expressions with the nouns shown on the map.

For another view, look at “Determiners for Countable & Uncountable Nouns”. It includes countable nouns and the question “How many?” alongside an example with apples. The notes on a/an also show how a countable noun can be singular or plural, using a banana and bananas as examples.

Explore quantities

Next, compare the maps on expressing amounts. “Countable and Uncountable Nouns” includes expressions for large amounts, such as “plenty of” and “loads of”. The map “Countable and uncountable nouns” covers small quantities and the lack of something, with examples including “few of” and “none of”.

The “Countable” map offers sentences with “many” and “not any”. Read these alongside the other maps to see the expressions in context. The page also lists a flashcard deck on words with countable and uncountable nouns.

Use the quiz alongside the maps

After studying a map, try the quiz listed on the page. Then return to the maps to look again at any expressions you want to review. You can move between the examples of nouns and the expressions for quantities as you study.

Place the topic in the unit

Countable and Uncountable Nouns is one section of Articles, Determiners and Quantifiers in English language. The maps and notes on this page let you explore that connection through examples of noun forms, determiners and quantities. Choose a map to use alongside the quiz as you study.