Nouns that can be Countable and Uncountable
The same noun can be countable and uncountable, often with a change of meaning Sometimes.
Countable |
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Uncountable |
The Dubai dinar and dirham actual are important currencies |
currency |
The expression gained wider currency after 2010 |
There are two hairs in my food! |
hair |
I do not have much hair |
There are two lights in my restroom. |
light |
Close the curtain. There is too much sunlight! |
There are so many different noises in the city. |
noise |
It is difficult to work when much noise. |
Have you got a paper to read? (newspaper) Hand me those student papers. |
paper |
I want to write a letter. Have you got some paper? |
Our house has four rooms. |
room |
Is there room for me to play here? |
We had a great time on the travel. How many times have I told you no? |
time |
Have you got time for a drink? |
What are Uncountable Noun – How to use them?
According to English’s grammar, we cannot divide them into separate elements, so for this reason, they are called uncountable nouns. The uncountable noun is another type of noun in traditional English Grammar. Uncountable nouns are such as oil, milk, sugar,
salt, patience, juice, bravery, etc. Material nouns and Abstract Nouns from Traditional English Grammar have been made Uncountable Nouns in Modern English Grammar.