Many English learners make small mistakes with uncountable and plural nouns.
For example:
❌ I need some informations.
❌ I paint furnitures.
❌ The scissor is on the table.
These small mistakes are very common.
In this lesson, you will learn:
• What uncountable nouns are
• What plural-only nouns are
• When to use IS or ARE
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Real examples you can use immediately
There is also a short video explanation below if you prefer to watch and listen.
Let’s fix this step by step.
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Quick Test
A) My hair is very long.
B) My hair are very long.
A) The news is good.
B) The news are good.
A) She gave me an advice.
B) She gave me a piece of advice.
Uncountable and Plural Nouns in English
Do you know that some of the nouns are uncountable in English?
🔈 Nouns that cannot be counted are referred to as uncountable.
🔈 And plural nouns are those that do not have a singular form.
Some certain nouns in English are always in plural form. Knowing some of them and understanding the difference between uncountable and plural nouns can help you in many areas of English grammar.
Do you know that some of the nouns are uncountable in English?
🔈 Nouns that cannot be counted are referred to as uncountable.
🔈 And plural nouns are those that do not have a singular form.
Some certain nouns in English are always in plural form. Knowing some of them and understanding the difference between uncountable and plural nouns can help you in many areas of English grammar.
Examples of Uncountable Nouns in English
Examples of uncountable nouns in English:
- INFORMATION
- ADVICE
- FURNITURE
- KNOWLEDGE
- EQUIPMENT
- PROGRESS
- WEATHER
- HOMEWORK
- LUGGAGE
- HAIR
He refused to give more information about the accident.
The teacher gave me lots of advice about the best book to buy.
We are going to sell some of our furniture.
My knowledge of Italian is very poor.
You need a lot of equipment for scuba-diving.
She is making a steady progress in her French.
Michael got a lot of homework last night.
I always take a lot of luggage when I go on holidays.
Your hair is getting very long.
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Uncountable Nouns IS or ARE? - Video lesson
Examples of Plural Nouns in English
Examples of plural nouns in English:
- JEANS
- SHORTS
- PYJAMAS
- SCISSORS
- STAIRS
- HEADPHONES
- TROUSERS
These trousers are too small for me.
We had a few whole weeks of really hot weather and I was wearing shorts.
I am looking for a new skinny jeans.
The scissors are in the cupboard.
Mind the step, these stairs are very dangerous.
These are very nice headphones but they are very expensive.
It is inappropriate to wear pyjamas outside the house.
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Use Uncountable and Plural Nouns correctly
Now, I have a short exercise for you to check your understanding of English uncountable and plural nouns. Correct the mistakes, type your answers in the comments below. Don’t be shy!
- I am looking for some informations.
- I bought a pair of new jeans last week.
- Your hairs is getting very long.
- Do you have scissors?
- My sister gave me some good advices.
- Do you think they are making progresses with their English?
List of Common Uncountable Nouns in English
More Information
For more information on English Idioms, English Phrasal Verbs and English Vocabulary Words, check out the following links:
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