http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aUncountable+NounsSearch results for 'tag:Uncountable Nouns' matching tag 'Uncountable Nouns'en-USXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/NoneNobody/lqzcp/post.htm#998862Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:998862gleb_chebrikoffHello, Alex, when talking about two people or things, use neither . For three or more, use none. Using nobody and, additionally, no one is also possible. None of + uncountable noun - singular: None of the money has been spent on repairs. None + plural countable nouns - usage is divided: None of the books has/have been placed on the shelves. (Prescriptive grammarians insist on has (singular) , but have (plural) tends to be more frequently used nowadays) Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoffhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/YesterdayHistoryTomorrowMystery/ljxmd/post.htm#967656Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:37:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967656califjimhistory is being used as an uncountable noun in this sentence. Uncountable nouns don't take the article a . CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ThoseCoffee/ljkkz/post.htmMon, 09 Nov 2009 10:14:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:966013zazzexHello that horse -> those horses that coffee -> those coffee? or that coffee? Which is correct for uncountable nouns? Thanks a lot.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AQuestionDictionaryUsage/lwdrn/post.htm#965529Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:30:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:965529avangiMy dictionary doesn't have that designation, but I'm sure you're correct about its meaning. If you need help in understanding the difference between countable and uncountable nouns, you might try typing "countable" in the search box above on the right (not the Google one). The subject comes up every day, and you should find hundreds of threads on it. (actually, thousands) I just worked on a post about "vacancy," which can be C or U. How many vacancies do you have in your apartment building? C Since all the forclosures, housing vacancy is a big problem. Uhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AQuestionDictionaryUsage/lwdrn/post.htmSun, 01 Nov 2009 13:42:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:958915icadiaI know some nouns can be either countable or uncountable. when I look for something in my dictionaries, I can notice a subtle difference between nouns. Some nouns have their definitions starting with " " In OALD7, and other nouns have their definitions starting with " " What's the exact difference between them? I think Nouns starting with " " in their definitions mean that the noun is used as an uncountable noun for the most part, but sometimes, It can also be used as a countable noun , and " " is the reverse. am I thinking right? I need your advice.http://www.englishforums.com/English/JestJests/2/lgmvb/Post.htm#953411Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:16:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:953411avangiI'm saying that in this sentence the uncountable noun "jest" is singular, and therefore calls for a singular verb, "is." It's like saying, "Your foolishness is wearing me down." Many nouns have both a countable and an uncountable use. You wouldn't use a plural verb with the uncountable noun. But with the countable use, of course it's possible to have a count of "one." In this case, the singular verb is appropriate.http://www.englishforums.com/English/JestJests/2/lgmvb/Post.htm#953055Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:52:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:953055avangic/p, are you conversant with the concept of countable nouns vs. uncountable nouns? We have this discussion often on the forums. I tried to suggest in my last post that this might be what you were reaching for in your singular vs. plural question. I wasn't sure if you followed me. That jest was amusing. singular, a countable thing. Those jests were amusing. plural, countable things. Your jest is wearing me down. (always singular) uncountable stuff.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ArticleForBusinessClass/lgchm/post.htm#949149Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:59:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:949149ivanhrThis structure (the + singular countable noun) can be used to generalize but is mainly used with animals, plants, things and even certain groups of people. 1. The computer has changed the way we do business. 2. The mountain lion is a member of the Felidae family. 3. The average American speaks two languages. Normally uncountable nouns are not used in this way and even countable nouns which are abstract and represent concepts rather than things which are tangible cannot be used in this way. In conclusion, 'the business class' would be incorrect, at least in my opinion.http://www.englishforums.com/English/UsingOther/lzrcd/post.htm#943479Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:55:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:943479coloraday-They're almost same in the meaning. --In the meaning of Additional ,another is used with singular countable nouns. Could I have another piece of bread? With uncountable nouns more is common. --They both can also mean (an) alternative. I think we should paint it another colour. Have you got any other cakes,or are these the only ones? --Other is not used exactly like an adjective.So it cannot have an adverb before it ,or be used after a linking verb. I'd prefer a completely different colour.(not...a completely other...)http://www.englishforums.com/English/ExtraordinaryPowerExtraordinary-Power/lvxhw/post.htmThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:31:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:942556anonymousHi. When do we use the indefinite article "an" before the word "extraordinary"? In a religious context, what could be the deciding factor for using the phrase "possess extraordinary power" versus using the phrase "possess an extraordinary power"? I think I learn from this forum that uncountable nouns could be turned countable if made into types or instances of them, but I think we are more inclined to see words like "sadness" that deals with human emotion or feelings turned countable than, say, a word like "power." I wrote a post in your General English Vocabulary & Idiom Questions section dealing basically the same topic (content/issue) a few days ago but...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WomenRequestingMammograms/lvlpm/post.htm#941898Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:42:26 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941898banu82inFew is used with countable nouns and less with uncountable nouns. The noun following the first blank is women, which is a countable noun; so, fewer is the correct word to use there. Since we have used the comparative form of few, i.e., fewer, it follows that we say ...researchers find more cancer... environment. In this case, it would be wrong to say many cancer risks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PluralOrSingularNouns/lvcwh/post.htm#939246Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:34:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:939246mister micawberUse an uncountable noun in that structure; for plural foods, reverse the structure: ' Beans are my favorite food.'http://www.englishforums.com/English/DoesntDont/lvbjl/post.htm#939000Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:20:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:939000pleasehelpSo because most is an inanimate object and inanimate objects are uncountable nouns so it's doesn'thttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ArticlePluralUncountableNouns/lbrpg/post.htm#923920Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:16:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:923920mister micawber1-- an instance of deadness 2-- alternate amplifications = other explanations/elucidations. All these can be used as countable nouns.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ArticlePluralUncountableNouns/lbrpg/post.htmThu, 01 Oct 2009 02:41:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:923905anonymousHi. When reading a piece of text, I sometimes see words that seem uncountable used countably. I have come to realize (if I learned it correctly) -- mainly through these forums -- that an uncountably noun could be used countably if it is used as an instance of type. But some things I see baffle me. 1. There is a deadness somewhere. -- What does it mean? To me, the word like "deadness" denotes a quality and I think most English words that denote qualities are uncountable nouns. Help. 2. It might be good to rely on alternate amplifications to guide our interpretation of this text. -- What does it mean by "alternate amplifications"? Could we use the word "amplification" in plural?http://www.englishforums.com/English/PluralUncountableNouns/2/chhmr/Post.htm#915991Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:21:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:915991mister micawberNo. Few clothes. 'Clothes' is not uncountable, it is just a plural form that has no singular.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kkcwq/post.htm#885126Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:43:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:885126cliveHi, I have to look at the bold nouns in the following sentances and decide if they are countale or uncountable I am not sure on the following could somone please check to see if my answers are correct Many thanks 1. Would you like a coffee ? countable The word 'coffee' is indeed used here as a countable noun (short for 'a cup of coffee'), but is more commonly used in an uncountable form. So, I'll just consider how these words are used in these sentences. 2. Can I have a beer please. countable 3. I always have broccoli with my potatoes uncountable 4. I'll have a bag of frozen caulifower please. un countable 5. Could you pass the peanuts ? uncountable No, you can count peanuts. ...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kkcwq/post.htmThu, 03 Sep 2009 13:53:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:885070yaggy74I have to look at the bold nouns in the following sentances and decide if they are countale or uncountable I am not sure on the following could somone please check to see if my answers are correct Many thanks 1. Would you like a coffee ? countable 2. Can I have a beer please. countable 3. I always have broccoli with my potatoes uncountable 4. I'll have a bag of frozen caulifower please. un countable 5. Could you pass the peanuts ? uncountable 6. People in japan also eat sushi countablehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/OneDayYouWillBeKing/kjghr/post.htmMon, 31 Aug 2009 16:20:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:881280encolpiusHello, I can't understand why the noun king is uncountable in this case. Isn't it correct to say One day you will be a king . (just like one day you will be a baker, a journalist, etc.) or mabye One day you will be the king . (this is what most Euroepan languages use) And are there any other words similar to the king which are uncountable nouns. Thanka a lot.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kccmd/post.htm#861078Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:44:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:861078cliveHi, 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, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kccmd/post.htm#860683Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:50:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:860683anonymousHi Clive Please can you explain why 'coke' is countable in the fourth sentence mentioned above? Thanks SarahJayhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/MassNouns/kdnpl/post.htmSun, 09 Aug 2009 10:53:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:853972anonymouswhat is the differences between mass nouns and uncountable nouns?http://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kccmd/post.htm#845880Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:11:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:845880cliveHi, Correct. Would you like to try some more? Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kccmd/post.htmMon, 03 Aug 2009 18:09:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:845821anonymousIf 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 helphttp://www.englishforums.com/English/MoneyCountableUncountable-Noun/2/vbzpv/Post.htm#845306Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:21:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:845306aditivij18"Money" is an uncountable noun because of the rule that " we do not use a/an with uncountable nouns" Eg. we do not say: an oxygen a sand a gravel similarly, we dont say "a money" we count money in dollars, rupees, euros etc.. all these are countable nouns.. but money is an uncountable noun.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kbpkx/post.htm#844657Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:36:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:844657anonymousThe noun "dream" is countable. We can consider that "imagination" is either uncountable or countable , See the definition at Cambridge Dictionaries Online: imagination . Here's an example to show how "imagination" is countable. Wow, Jimmy, you have quite an imagination! I never could have thought of that. Uncountable nouns are not preceded by the indefinite artciles "a" and "an". If a noun is preceded by an indefinite article, it means we can count it. Some nouns are both countable and uncountable.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kbpkx/post.htm#844652Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:24:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:844652kooyeenYou can count dreams: I had a dream, then another, then yet another... three dreams. But imagination seems to be uncountable. Anyway, to find out whether a word is countable or not, and if there are exceptions, you should always look it up in a dictionary. http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/dream_1 http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/imagination You can see that they say "imagination" can be countable too and they give the example "Children often have very vivid imaginations", but if you look at all the other examples you will see it's basically always uncountable. Just look up the words you are unsure about and check the examples as well.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CountableUncountableNouns/kbpkx/post.htmSun, 02 Aug 2009 15:45:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:844642anonymousI understand a countable noun is presented by a number and it can be presentd in both the singular form and plural form and an uncountable noun can not be presented in the singular form and can not be presented by a number, However I am struggling to find out if DREAM and IMAGINATION is a countable noun or uncountable please can you help. Thanks in advancehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CouldAnybodyFollowingQuestions/kbkzl/post.htmSat, 01 Aug 2009 13:47:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:843109lucus ongAre the sentences below correct? The junk will travel fast when it's down the wind. Down the wind, the junk will travel fast. Is the sentence below right? There are dozens of icons there. dozens of = many? It can not be used before uncountable nouns. ? Many thanks in advance.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Piece/krhwr/post.htm#837458Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:49:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:837458tanitHi, A piece of works well with many uncountable nouns : a piece of work/coursework/research/advice/music/equipment/software ... (and many more) EDIT Oops ... while I was typing, Amy had already replied.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CanSubjectiveComplementsNouns-DisagreeSubjectsNumbers/jpkvl/post.htm#828375Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:24:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:828375alpheccastarsWelcome to the EnglishForums! Please register - it's free and then your postings will not have to be moderated. In the case of uncountable nouns American English and British English often differ in their rules. Various pieces of information are an important property of the company. ( I would use the collective noun "property," even if there is a plural subject: Real estate, equipment, and information are important property of a company. Property can also be countable, if it refers to real estate. For example: The company owns several properties, which it leases out. Information is an important property of the company. In American English, if I said "various information," then I would use the plural...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CanSubjectiveComplementsNouns-DisagreeSubjectsNumbers/jpkvl/post.htmTue, 21 Jul 2009 03:57:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:828353anonymousHi! This is the first time that I post a question on this site. We are taught that subjects and noun subjective complements have to agree with each other in their numbers. But I wonder what we should do if the complements contain uncountable nouns like a following case. Various pieces of information are important properties of the company. Various pieces of information are an important property of the company. Which is, or the both are correct? Various information is an important property of the company. Various information is important properties of the company. Which is, or the both are correct? Thanks in advance.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AnEasyPluralityQuestion/jpvhz/post.htm#826669Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:37:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:826669grammar geekYou have a compound subject, joined by "and." It doesn't matter if the verbs are singular or uncountable - the and-compound subject takes a plural verb. If uncountable nouns in the subject are joined by "or," then use a singular noun.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AnEasyPluralityQuestion/jpvhz/post.htmSun, 19 Jul 2009 15:32:26 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:826664zazzexHello When a subject is comprised of multiple uncountable nouns, should its verb be plural or singular? Q. Which is correct? A. Metal and wood are important. B. Metal and wood is important. Thanks in advance.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ArticlesArticlesArticles/jnwzh/post.htm#818049Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:44:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:818049jay richI really appreciate it GG , as a matter of fact i don't feel confident about countable and uncountable nouns.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MoneyCountableUncountable-Noun/vbzpv/post.htm#810084Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:51:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:810084anonymousWow Wolfrolf, that was an extremely helpful post. Your unity explanation was the only answer here that wasn't begging the question. Money isn't uncountable because we say "a lot of money." We say "a lot of money" because money is uncountable, and it's uncountable because we count currencies, not an abstract place holder. I have to teach a lesson on countable and uncountable nouns today, and I feel prepared now. As for your question about "monies," I think people use the plural here when they are referring to a number of currencies rather than the single currency they generally use.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheWordMeatMassNoun/jhmdc/post.htm#789730Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:09:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:789730mr wordyI think the words "a meat" means a type or brand of meat. Correct. In everyday English, "meat" as a countable noun (with plural "meats") is much less common than "meat" as uncountable noun (mass noun). If in doubt, use the uncountable form. "different meats" -- means "different types/kinds of meat" "different meat" -- possible, but would usually mean "meat that's different from some other type of meat that's been mentioned" rather than "(an assortment of) different types of meat" "different kinds of meats" -- possible "different kinds of meat" -- fine; also "different types of meat"...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Tefl/wdhrh/post.htm#789493Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:44:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:789493anonymous'While' is not an abstract noun when the sentence is about somebody doing something, before they do something else. It is more like a connective word (because, and, or). For example: 'While she waited for the train, she drank a cup of coffee.' instead of: 'She waited for the train and before it arrived, she drank a cup of coffee.' BUT 'while' can also mean a length of time, but less precise than 'hour' or 'day'. For example: 'I haven't seen her for a while.' If 'while' comes after the word 'a', then I reckon that 'while' is an abstract noun, because it is talking about a length of time. ('Hour' 'day' etc are abstract...http://www.englishforums.com/English/UncountableNounsInPlural/jhwcp/post.htmSun, 21 Jun 2009 04:50:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:788441anonymousHi. I was looking at two verses, Judges 21:22 and Jeremiah 14:14, of the Bible, New International Version, and saw these words in each verse. In Judges 21:22, I saw the words "a kindness" and in Jeremiah 14:14, the words "divinations" and "idolatries." I think they are uncountable nouns. I think I can see how the word "kindness" can be made into types or instances in some sentences (I think). Here, I think it is instances that we are looking at. Judges 21:22 (New International Version): When their fathers or brothers complain to us, we will say to them, 'Do us a kindness by helping them, because we did not get wives for them during the war, and you are innocent, since...http://www.englishforums.com/English/UncountableNounAffection/jgwql/post.htmThu, 18 Jun 2009 00:58:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:783762anonymousHi. I think (if I am not mistaken) mostly uncountable nouns that have something to do with emotions and feelings readily render themselves to a transformation to countable noun forms. Some uncountable nouns that I am thinking of, for example, would be "happiness" or "lowliness." Then, come to think of it (again, if I am not mistaken), I think virtually any uncountable nouns would be good candidates for this type of transformation as long as it can gain the agreement of those who are reading it (very roughly stated what I think what I wanted to say). Would you take this as part of this type of transformation? Sorry for not providing you a full sentence (thus able to give additional context). Not an...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CertainUncountableNouns-Article/jzlpl/post.htmMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:19:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:779699anonymousHi. Why would you say the following words have articles when those seem to be uncountable nouns? (sentence fragments) 1) ... with a lowliness and patience and meekness which were the delight of ... (Does the article "a" extends to the words "patience" and "meekness"?) 2) ... a humility to the humanity.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SingularOrPlural/jzbqq/post.htm#779205Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:35:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:779205lucus ongWe can say energies. Why we can't say informations in the below sentence. Can you give me informations about countable and uncountable nouns, and tenses. There are different types of informations.http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuestionsArticleAdjectivePhrase-Formation/jbwjw/post.htm#759480Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:32:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:759480mr wordyI think most nouns are either countable or uncountable nouns with some nouns having both characteristics (if I am not mistaken). and the words 'hymn" and "lament" seem to be countable nouns. As I said, it's unusual. "hymn" and "lament" are almost always countable. However, there are many examples in English of uncommon constructions where nouns that are usually (or almost always) countable can be used in an uncountable sense, and vice versa. This happens to be one of them. The uncountable sense is eased here by the use of the word "through". You can't just omit articles willy-nilly, and say, for example, "In church we sang hymn". The sentence structure has...http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuestionsArticleAdjectivePhrase-Formation/jbwjw/post.htm#759416Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:22:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:759416anonymousHi. Would you kindly tell me how this can be possible as you said? I think most nouns are either countable or uncountable nouns with some nouns having both characteristics (if I am not mistaken). and the words 'hymn" and "lament" seem to be countable nouns. You wrote as part of your (overall) responses: 1. It's unusual, but possible. The sentence you quote is acceptable in my opinion.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SplittingUncountableHalf/jrbmb/post.htmThu, 28 May 2009 06:27:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:752183anonymousHi. Would a peson be dividing an uncountable noun in half by putting two different (discrete?) adjectives in front of it? Then what should be the verb that follows be, in singular or plural? I think I have asked similar questions before but I believe haven't gotten a reply. Our old and new equipment is/are (faces/face?) ... Could we be able to replace the word "equipment" with some other uncountable nouns like "structure" and the verb concordance (did I phrase it correctly?) would be the same?http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuestionsAdjectiveQuantifier/wnkhw/post.htm#735111Mon, 18 May 2009 01:06:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:735111cliveHi, Would you say an adjective is a phrase/clause It's neither. An adjective is a word. that tells something about a noun as to what it is, which one it is, and how many there are. Yes Does it tell any other things about a noun (if I phrased my question correctly)? Depends what you mean by 'tells what it is ". That seems like a pretty broad term. Can we say "two eyeglasses"? We speak of 'a pair of eyeglasses, two pairs of eyeglasses' Can we put a number in front of all plural nouns? I suppose so, although I don't like to generalize. As to "two eyeglasses," what is the difference between that and the phrase "two pairs of eyeglasses"? We only use the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuestionsAdjectiveQuantifier/wnkhw/post.htmMon, 18 May 2009 00:34:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:735054anonymousHi. Would you say an adjective is a phrase/clause that tells something about a noun as to what it is, which one it is, and how many there are. Does it tell any other things about a noun (if I phrased my question correctly)? Can we say "two eyeglasses"? Can we put a number in front of all plural nouns? As to "two eyeglasses," what is the difference between that and the phrase "two pairs of eyeglasses"? Can we use the words like "tons" in front of both countable and uncountable nouns? eg, tons of happiness/penshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AidSingNounsSpecifySing/wmxhk/post.htm#731315Fri, 15 May 2009 14:29:04 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:731315cliveHi, is my sentence: "The aid she chooses are games and activities that use the board." My question is: I'm using aid as an uncountable noun here and then I enumerate two other nouns, i.e. games and activities so I use the verb are and not is . Is it correct? Or, perhaps, should I use the noun aid as a perfectly countable noun, given the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary definition number 4. that is aid = sth that you use to help you do sth . In this case the noun is countable. So, should I write: "The aid s she chooses are games and activities that use the board." Yes, say this. Please give me an advice, You can't count 'advice'. Say 'Please give me some...http://www.englishforums.com/English/AidSingNounsSpecifySing/wmxhk/post.htmFri, 15 May 2009 14:16:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:731299anonymousHello everyone! This is my sentence: "The aid she chooses are games and activities that use the board." My question is: I'm using aid as an uncountable noun here and then I enumerate two other nouns, i.e. games and activities so I use the verb are and not is . Is it correct? Or, perhaps, should I use the noun aid as a perfectly countable noun, given the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary definition number 4. that is aid = sth that you use to help you do sth . In this case the noun is countable. So, should I write: "The aid s she chooses are games and activities that use the board." Please give me an advice, I'm not sure which sentence sounds more natural in English formal language. Thank you...http://www.englishforums.com/English/UseOfInAsMuchAs/wkmmd/post.htmFri, 08 May 2009 05:45:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:720973mrpernicketyHi, This phenomenon caught my attention recently: I saw this expression written in a book: We finished the project in as little as two days I know that with uncountable nouns we use "few", but yet in this particular example the author used "little" for some reason. I explained it to myself that the author was referring to the span of time, rather than to the number of days, hence he used "little", but I have my doubts as regards this explanation. Could you tell me if I'm right or wrong ? Also, would it be a mistake to say "We finished the project is as few as two days" ? Thanks for your assistance !