14. To count or quantify an uncountable
noun we use a unit of measurement -
a measure word.
two loaves of bread two slices of bread
15. We can measure sugar and other
powders in kilograms.
a kilogram of sugar
16. We can also measure sugar in
packets.
two packets of sugar
17. Other measure words you can use
with uncountable nouns are:
a piece of cake
two teaspoons of
sugar
18. Liquids and gases can also be made countable
by counting the containers they are in or by using
a unit of measure.
a glass of water two bottles of juice
19. Sometimes an uncountable noun is used
in plural form.
I’ve already drunk
two coffees this
morning.
= two cups of
coffee
The country produces
hundreds of different
cheeses.
= different types of cheese.
20. This is usually connected to drink or
materials.
I’ve already drunk
two coffees this
morning.
= two cups of
coffee
The country produces
hundreds of different
cheeses.
= different types of cheese.
21. Uncountable nouns can be grouped
as follows:
1. Powder or grains.
rice salt flour sand cheese cake
…
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