3.- COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS:
Some nouns can be either countable or uncountable depending on the situation. Here you have some examples:
NOUN |
COUNTABLE |
UNCOUNTABLE |
Time |
(number of moments or events) How many times have I told you this? |
(The general concept of time) I've got some free time now |
Paper |
(Individual documents, or a newspaper) I showed my papers to the policeman |
(Paper in general, material) I need to buy some paper |
Room |
(Part of a house) I bought a flat with three rooms |
(Meaning "space") Is there enough room for these books? |
Chicken |
(The animal) My mum has got five chickens |
(The food) Would you like some chicken? |
Television |
(Means of communication) Let's watch the football game on television |
(TV set) Watch some televisions before you buy one. |
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