Countable and Uncountable

'Countable' and 'Uncountable' Words

'house' is a countable word.
In the dictionary, you will see [C] after it, because it is 'Countable'.
You can say 'a house' (singular) or 'some houses' (plural)

'sauce' or 'tomato sauce' is usually an 'uncountable' word.
In the dictionary, you will see [U] after it, because it is 'Uncountable'
You can say 'some tomato sauce'.

Choose the right word: 'a', 'an', 'some' or 'any'

When I was young I had ___ bicycle.
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
Have you got ___ car?
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
Last week I bought ___ flowers for my host mother.
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
I saw ___ really good film last night.
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
There were ___ Scottish boys in the disco last night.
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
___ people are allergic to cats. How about you?
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
Is there ___ mayonnaise in the snack-bar?
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
Excuse me. Is there ___ butter?
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
Could I have ___ more cheese on my pizza, please?
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
Would you like ___ apple with your packed lunch?
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
There weren't ___ students in the room when I arrived.
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
Look out! There's ___ wasp in the room!
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
Excuse me. Is there ___ shop near here that sells medicines?
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
There isn't ___ sugar in my coffee.
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any
There are ___ beautiful lakes and mountains in Scotland.
1. a
2. an
3. some
4. any

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'Countable' and 'Uncountable' Words