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Countable vs Uncountable Nouns
Test your understanding of the difference between countable and uncountable nouns by completing this “How Much or How Many Quiz.“
NOTE:
Remember that In English, nouns are either countable or uncountable. Understanding the difference is important for correct grammar use, especially when using words like “a,” “some,” “much,” and “many.”
- Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted. They have singular and plural forms.
- Examples: one apple, two apples; a book, some books
- Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted. They usually do not have a plural form and often refer to abstract ideas, substances, or qualities.
- Examples: water, rice, information, music
Here are some rules that may help you do the quiz below:
Using “much” and “many”
– Use “many” with countable nouns and “much” with uncountable nouns.
- Examples:
- “How many students are there?”
- “How much rice do you need?”
How Much or How Many Quiz
Instructions: Fill in each blank with how much or how many to complete the questions correctly.
How Much or How Many Quiz
- ___ water do you drink in a day?
- ___ books are you planning to bring on the trip?
- ___ money do we need for the tickets?
- ___ people were at the concert last night?
- ___ sugar do you put in your coffee?
- ___ chairs are set up for the meeting?
- ___ homework do you have to finish tonight?
- ___ friends do you have in your class?
- ___ time will it take to get there by bus?
- ___ information did you find about the project?
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