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Countable nouns can be counted and have both a singular and a plural form. We can use a /an, one in the singular form and some, any or numbers in the plural form. A table Some tables an apple I dont have any brothers here one soda two sodas
Uncountable nouns only have a singular form and we cannot count them. We dont use a / an or numbers before uncountable nouns but we often use some (in affirmative statements) and any (in negative and interrogative sentences) A: is there any orange juice? B: No, but theres some milk.
SOME /ANY
We use some with uncountable and countable nouns in affirmative sentences and questions (offer). y y There are some carrots in the refrigerator. Would you like some tea?
We use any with uncountable and countable nouns in questions and negatives sentences. y y Is there any milk in the refrigerator? There arent any apples in the refrigerator.
We use How many? With countable nouns to ask about the number of something. y How many cans of lemonade do we need?
Note: We also use How much ? To ask about the cost or price of something. How much are these shoes? $80.
MUCH / MANY / A LOT OF / LOTS OF We use much with uncountable nouns, in questions and negative sentences. We dont have much money. We use many with plural nouns, usually in questions, affirmative and in negative sentences. There arent many books in the book case. We use a lot of / lots of with uncountable and countable nouns, usually in affirmative sentences. There is a lot of coffee in my cup. There are lots of apples in the refrigerator.
Listening exercise. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES FROM THE INTERVIEW. THEN LISTEN AND CHECK.
How many slices of pizza 1.- __________________________________ do you eat for lunch?(pizza)
2.- __________________________________ do you eat for a snack? (yogurt) 3.- ___________________________________do you eat?(fruit) 4.- So___________________________________do you eat for a snack?(fruit) 5.- __________________________________do you eat?(chips) 6.- __________________________________do you eat?(ice cream) 7.- __________________________________ do you drink during the day?(coffee)
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I need some sugar = Necesito algo de azcar. I need some books = Necesito algunos libros.