(Un) Countable Nouns

Countable nouns are for things that can be counted using numbers. They have a singular and a plural form. The singular form can use the determiner "a" or "an". If you want to ask about the quantity of a countable noun, you ask "How many?" combined with the plural countable noun.

singular              plural
one cat          two cats
one horse     two horses
one apple     two apples
​one cousin   two cousins

​examples
She has three cats..
I own a horse
I would like three apples please.
How many cousins do you have?

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Uncountable nouns are for the things that cannot be counted with numbers. They may be the names for abstract ideas or qualities or for physical objects that are too small or too amorphous to be counted (liquids, powders, gases, etc.). Uncountable nouns are used with a singular verb. They usually do not have a plural form.

knowledge                  fear
anger              advice
love              money
research              beauty

There has been a lot of research into this matter.
He gave me a great deal of advice before my interview.
Can you give me some information about uncountable nouns?
He did not have much sugar left.

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After viewing the video lecture, check you understanding with this self check quiz
​Is the noun countable or uncountable?

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