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Unit 4.

Mobirise

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

a / an / -

Mobirise

Some and Any

+ / -, ?

Mobirise

How Much? and How Many?

countables, uncountables

Mobirise

Definite and Indefinite Articles

a/an, the

Mobirise

Games

1. Countable and uncountable nouns

Nouns can be:
- countable → we can count them
- uncountable → we cannot count them individually

🔢 Countable Nouns

Countable nouns can be singular or plural.

✅ Singular countable nouns
We use a / an before singular countable nouns.

🚫 Uncountable Nouns

Uncountable nouns do not usually have a plural form.

With uncountable nouns, we usually use:
➡️ no article (–)


⚡ Quick Comparison

💡 Important Rules

✅ Use a / an with:
- singular countable nouns

✅ Use – (nothing) with:
- uncountable nouns
- plural nouns in general meaning

💬 More Examples
- I can see a cat.
- She has an umbrella.
- They eat (-) pasta every week.
- We buy (-) bread every morning.

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2. Some and Any

We use some and any with:
- plural countable nouns
- uncountable nouns

✅ Some

We usually use some in:
- affirmative sentences (+)
- offers and requests

🚫❓ Any

We usually use any in:
- negative sentences
- questions

⚡ Quick Comparison


💬 More Examples
- I need some sugar.
- There are some students in the classroom.
- We don’t have any bread.
- Is there any juice in the bottle?
- Do you have any pets?

💡 Tip
✅ some → usually in affirmative sentences
✅ any → usually in negatives and questions

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3. How Much and How Many


We use How much and How many to ask about quantity.

🔢 How Many?

We use How many with:
✅ plural countable nouns

💬 Examples:
- How many apples are there?
- How many books do you have?
- How many students are in the classroom?

💧 How Much?

We use How much with:
✅ uncountable nouns

💬 Examples:
- How much water is there?
- How much milk do you drink?
- How much homework do you have?

⚡ Quick Comparison

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4. Definite and Indefinite Articles

In English we use:
- a / an → indefinite articles
- the → definite article

🔹 Indefinite Articles: a / an

We use a / an when we talk about:
- one thing/person
- something not specific
- something mentioned for the first time

💬 Examples
- I have a cat.
- She eats an orange every day.
- He wants a sandwich.
- We saw an elephant at the zoo.

🔹 Definite Article: the

We use the when we talk about:
- something specific
- something already mentioned
- something both people know

💬 Examples
- The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
- I can see the teacher.
- We visited the museum yesterday.
- The book on the table is mine.

⚡ Quick Comparison

🚫 No Article (–)

Sometimes we do not use an article.

💬 Examples
- I like milk.
- Cats are friendly animals.
- We go to school every day.

💡 Tip

✅ a / an → one, non-specific thing
✅ the → specific thing
✅ – → general meaning or uncountable nouns

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5. Games

1. A little, a few, many, much: Kahoot
2. Some or any: Kahoot
3. How much or how many?: Kahoot