In Nouns^x, Indefinite articles^x, Abstract nouns^x

Hello..let me try to answer your question.. An abstract noun (countable/uncountable) may be used with an indefinite article when a certain aspect of the notion denoted by the noun is meant. And the indefinite article expresses a certain kind of quality, emotion, state. AN mostly has a...

Thank you, Mr. M. It helped me a lot. Would you say the underlined part is a restrictive phrase or a modifying phrase . If it is either one, then would you kindly tell me what is the difference between a modifying phrase and a restrictive phrase? A beauty of the Princess of Bigman's...

Mr. M. Lately I think I am seeing more of what looks be uncountable nouns followed by what looks to be retrictive clauses and precede by the indefinite article "a." Is that right? How about this? IS THIS RIGHT? A beauty of the Princess of Bigman's land is exquisite. Can an...

Hi, According to the "Longman Student Grammar" abstract nouns (such as education, kindness) can have countable and uncountable. (e.g.) 1. What's your highest level of education? => uncountable Although she was a girl she wanted an education => countable In the countable case, can "an...

Hello Infinity. I'm a mere English learner from Japan, but could you allow me to throw my 2 cents on your question? Frankly speaking, I'd say you'd better give up the hope you could get a conclusive answer to the question. I have raised a similar question before in this forum but I could...

In English, there are 'countable' and 'uncountable' nouns. Countable (or count) nouns are those that can be counted and which are distinguishable as separate entities. We can say one table, two tables, several tables, many tables. These nouns take definite and indefinite articles and admit a...