Count & Non count nouns (countable and uncountable nouns) |
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I ate some bananas, pears, plums, and apples. In other words, I ate some fruit. I rearranged the furniture. I added some salt to the shaker.
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Many non count nouns refer to a category or class. The category or class is made up of individuals which fit. It could be a mass of almost identical particles or elements. They can be measured by using containers and units of measurement. 1 spoonful, 2 bottles of ..,etc |
I give you hope. I wish you luck. I bring you joy. I have to do my homework. |
Some non count nouns are abstract ideas (concepts). They are not physical. |
Joe has brown hair. Jim has a hair on his coat. |
Many nouns will change from count to non count depending on the idea. |
| The wind is cold and powerful. | A phenomenon of nature, such as wind, is normally considered to be uncountable. |
EXAMPLES: |
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| Count/countable | Non count/uncountable |
   Coins |
Money |
 Cars |
Traffic |
   Apples, lemons, pears,cantaloupes, grapes, etc.  |
Fruit |
 Desks, tables, chairs, sofas, lamps, etc.  |
Furniture |
This page is one of PLS's English grammar pages for people who want to learn or improve their English grammar skills.
