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Anonymous  +  845821 Mon, 03 Aug 09 07:09 PM
If someone can help I am happy I need to know countable and uncountable nouns for homework

 

I need to know bold words are countable or uncountable but do not understand

 

1. The windows are made of glass.

2. She has a glass of milk

3. Would you like some milk?

4. Would you like a coke?

 

I will say what I think can someone tell me if I am wrong or right and explain why thank you

 

1. uncountable

2. countable

3. uncountable

4. countable

 

Thank you for your help

Clive  +  845880 Mon, 03 Aug 09 08:11 PM
Hi,

Correct.

Would you like to try some more?

 

Clive

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Anonymous, 99 days ago
Hi Clive

 

Please can you explain why 'coke' is countable in the fourth sentence mentioned above?

 

Thanks

 

SarahJay

Clive  +  861078 Fri, 14 Aug 09 03:44 AM
Hi,

Used that way, it means a glass of Coke / a can of Coke/ a drink of Coke.

 

Similary, we say things like

eg Would you like a beer?

eg I bought two coffees and a tea.

 

The word 'Coke' should really have a capital, as it's a proper noun.

 

Best wishes, Clive

 

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