Grammar 2
Countable and uncountable nouns
1 Look at the table. Then choose the correct word in sentences 1 and 2.
countable nouns
We can count countable nouns.
One trophy /
two trophies
uncountable nouns
We can’t count uncountable nouns.
One jam
two jams
jam
1 Uncountable nouns haven’t got plural forms.
2 Countable nouns have got singular and plural forms.
2 Copy and complete the table with these words.
Meat
leeks
vegetables
fruit
marmalade
eggs
water
cakes
potatoes
honey
countable nouns
leeks
uncountable nouns
3 Look at the food and drink words on page 77. Then, add more food and drink words to the able in exercise 2.
a/ an, some and any
a) We use a/ an or numbers with singular countable nouns.
b) We use some in affirmative sentences.
c) We use any in negative sentences.
d) We use any in questions.
4 Read the rules, look at the picture then choose the correct words.
1 There’s some fruit.
2 There isn’t any chocolate.
3 There are some sandwiches.
4 There aren’t any burgers.
5 Is there any juice?
6 Are there any crisps?
7 There is some water.
8 There’s a banana and an orange.
5 Complete the sentences with a/an, some or any.
There’s some cheese.
1 Is there any cola?
2 There’s an apple.
3 There isn’t any lemonade.
4 There are some biscuits.
5 is there any cake?
6 There aren’t any pizzas.
is there …? I Are there …?
6 Look at the examples. How do you say the bold words in your language?
singular
Is there a competition?
Yes, there is. / No, there isn’t.
plural
Are there any market stalls?
Yes, there are. / No, there aren’t.
7 Your voice Complete the questions. Then write short answers.
Are there any fish and chip shops in your country?
Yes, there are. / no, there aren’t.
1 Is there a Japanese restaurant in your town?
2 Are there any shops near your school?
3 Is there a supermarket near your house?
4 Are there any statues of famous people in your town?
5 Is there a royal palace in your city?
6 Are there any interesting museums in your town?