Count vs. Uncount Nouns
Uncountable nouns:
1. do NOT have a plural form - never add an -s to the end of the word
information (not informations)
2. do NOT take an indefinite article - there is never a or an before the word
homework (not a homework)
3. are ALWAYS used with a singular verb conjugation
My hair is brown. (not hair are)
Many uncountable nouns can be used in expressions with containers, contents or quantities, and
some of these words can be made plural:
singular
plural
a slice of bread
two slices of bread
a glass of water
two glasses of water
a piece of furniture
two pieces of furniture
All uncountable nouns can use some to indicate the plural:
singular
plural
a piece of information
some information
a bit of advice
some advice
a cup of coffee
some coffee
a slice of bread
some bread
Some uncount nouns already end in –s, but this does not mean they are plural:
news, progress, mathematics, economics, politics
Match these common uncount nouns in English with their French translation:
advice
coffee
equipment
furniture
hair
homework
housework
information
knowledge
luggage
money
news
progress
spaghetti
sugar
toast
water
wine
work
un renseignement
un conseil
un meuble
la connaissance
le matériel
le progrès
les nouvelles
les devoirs
les bagages
le pain grillé
les cheveux
le ménage
le café
des spaghettis
l'argent
le travail
le sucre
le vin
l'eau
Write the French or English translations of these uncount nouns:
milk
toothpaste
ham
wood
luck
time
music
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le fromage
le parfum
le papier
le temps
le macaroni
le thé
la farine
Correct the mistakes in these sentences:
1. I'm looking for some new jeans.
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2. We need some informations.
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3. He did all of the housework today.
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4. She gave me some good advices.
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5. Your hairs are getting very long.
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6. That's a good news!
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7. Have you made a progress in English?
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8. These sunglasses are too small for me.
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9. Can I borrow some scissors?
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10. My luggages are too heavy!
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11. These spaghetti are really good.
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12. Can I have some sugars?
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