Countable and Uncountable Nouns Exercises that You Should Practice

Countable and Uncountable Nouns Exercises: Do you know how to use words like a, many, some, much and any in a sentence? Well, these words are part of the countable and uncountable nouns. As the name suggests these nouns are those which can be counted or some which cannot be counted. To help you understand the usage of the following nouns in English grammar, we have compiled a few exercises which will help you test your knowledge about the same. Make sure you keep reading this blog post for more information.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns Exercises with Answers: Q and A

Q1. What are countable and uncountable nouns?

A1. Nouns are of two types: countable and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns are those which can be counted. For example an apple, two oranges, three cats, nine dogs. While, on the other hand, uncountable nouns are those which cannot be counted. For example air, rice, water, coffee, information, bread. 

Q2. What is the difference between countable and uncountable nouns?

A2. Countable nouns can be counted and have singular and plural forms. While uncountable nouns cannot be counted and usually have no plural form. 

Q3. What are the 10 examples of countable nouns?

A3. 10 examples of countable nouns are water, air, sugar, happiness, information, time, music, furniture, money and advice.

Q4. What are the 10 examples of uncountable nouns?

A4. 10 examples of uncountable nouns are book, apple, car, dog, house, flower, computer, pencil, friend and country.

Also Read: Countable and Uncountable Nouns: Rules, Examples, and Exercises

Countable and Uncountable Nouns Exercises: Sentence Completion

Complete the sentences with the correct quantifier (much, many, a lot of, a little, a few).

1. There aren’t _____ people at the party.
2. I don’t have _____ time to finish my homework.
3. He eats _____ chocolate.
4. She has _____ books on her bookshelf.
5. We need _____ milk for the cereal.

Check Answers:

1. Many
2. Much
3. A lot of
4. A few
5. A lot of

Also Read: 50 Examples of Uncountable Nouns in English [with PDF]

Countable and Uncountable Nouns Exercises: Choose the Correct Word

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1. I need _____ (some/a) bread.
2. There isn’t _____ (much/many) sugar left.
3. She bought _____ (a/some) new shoes.
4. Do you have _____ (any/many) questions?
5. I’d like _____ (a/some) coffee, please.

Check Answers:

1. Some
2. Much
3. A
4. Any
5. A

Also Read: 100 Examples of Countable Nouns in English [with PDF]

Countable and Uncountable Nouns Exercises

Indicate whether the nouns in parentheses are countable or uncountable.

1. The teacher gave us _____ (homework).
2. I saw _____ (birds) in the park.
3. She has _____ (beautiful hair).
4. Do you want _____ (water)?
5. I need _____ (information) about the trip.

Answers:

1. Uncountable
2. Countable
3. Uncountable
4. Uncountable
5. Uncountable

Countable and Uncountable Nouns Exercises

Complete the sentences with the correct countable or uncountable noun.

1. I need advice about my career.
2. Can you give me a glass of water?
3. She has beautiful hair.
4. I bought a new book yesterday.
5. There is a lot of traffic on the road.
6. We need some milk for the cereal.
7. I saw a few birds in the park.
8. He has many friends.
9. Happiness is important.
10. I need some information about the city.

Check Your Answers

1. advice (uncountable)
2. a glass of water (countable)
3. beautiful hair (uncountable)
4. a new book (countable)
5. a lot of traffic (uncountable)
6. some milk (uncountable)
7. a few birds (countable)
8. many friends (countable)
9. Happiness (uncountable)
10. some information (uncountable)

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