Read & Listen: Count and Non-Count Nouns
OVERVIEW
On this page, you will learn about count and non-count nouns.
- First, read the text and study the charts.
- Then, listen to audio of the text.
READ & LISTEN
Read:
A noun is a person, place or thing. Examples are a student, a bank, or food.
There are two (2) kinds of nouns: count nouns and non-count nouns.
Count nouns are words that you can count. Count nouns can be singular (1) or plural (2+). Use the phrase "how many" to ask questions about count nouns.
| Count Noun | Correct Example | Incorrect |
| dollar |
I have one dollar. I have 5 dollars. |
I have many dollar. |
| cent |
Do you have 5 cents? The candy costs 1 cent. |
You have some cent. |
| cans |
How many cans do you have? I have 3 cans of fruit. |
There are many can. |
| apples |
How many apples does he eat? He eats 2 apples. |
He eats apple. |
Listen:
COUNT AND NON-COUNT NOUNS STUDY SHEET
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