Countable vs. Uncountable The table Exercises

Countable vs. Uncountable nouns

TypeDefinitionExamples
CountableCan be counted. Has a plural.1 apple, 2 apples · 1 car, 5 cars · 1 friend, many friends
UncountableCannot be counted. No plural. No "a/an".water, milk, money, music, information, advice, bread, rice, time

Quantifier table

QuantifierCountableUncountableExample
many✅❌How many friends do you have?
much❌✅How much water do you drink?
a lot of / lots of✅✅She has a lot of books. He drinks a lot of coffee.
some✅ (✔ affirmative)✅ (✔ affirmative)I need some eggs. I need some milk.
any✅ (? / ✗)✅ (? / ✗)Do you have any eggs? I don't have any money.
a few✅❌I have a few friends. (= some, positive)
a little❌✅I have a little time. (= some, positive)
few✅❌Few people know this. (= almost none, negative)
little❌✅There is little hope. (= almost none, negative)
no✅✅There are no tickets left. There is no time.
some vs. any: Use some in positive sentences and offers. Use any in questions and negatives. Special: "Would you like some tea?" = offering → use some.

Exercises

Choose the correct quantifier.

1. How ___ students are in your class?

2. I don't have ___ money.

3. She speaks ___ French. (= a small amount, positive)

4. We have ___ time — let's hurry! (= almost no time)

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