RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR – 15 – NOUNS – COUNTABLE NOUN – PART-11.
RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR – 15 – NOUNS – COUNTABLE NOUN – PART-11.
Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted as individual items and have both singular and plural forms. For example, “book” (one book, two books) and “apple” (one apple, three apples). They can be used with numbers and articles like “a” or “an.”
For a comprehensive understanding and detailed explanations on countable nouns, you can refer to the Rapidex English Speaking Course, specifically the section on Grammar – 15 – Nouns – Countable Noun – Part-11. This section delves into the rules and usage of countable nouns, providing examples and exercises to enhance your grasp of the concept.
Additional Resources:
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List of Countable Nouns: For an extensive list of countable nouns, you can visit GrammarVocab.
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Exercises: To practice differentiating between countable and uncountable nouns, AgendaWeb offers printable exercises and worksheets.
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British Council Guide: The British Council provides a detailed explanation of countable and uncountable nouns, along with interactive exercises.
By exploring these resources, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of countable nouns and their correct usage in English.
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RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR – 15 – NOUNS – COUNTABLE NOUN – PART-11.
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RAPIDEX English Speaking Course – Grammar – 15
Topic: Nouns – Countable Nouns – Part 11
(संज्ञा – गणनीय संज्ञाएँ – भाग 11)
What is a Countable Noun? (गणनीय संज्ञा क्या होती है?)
Countable nouns are the nouns that can be counted using numbers (1, 2, 3…).
गणनीय संज्ञाएँ वे संज्ञाएँ होती हैं जिन्हें हम गिन सकते हैं।
Examples (उदाहरण):
English | Hindi | Countable or Not? |
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apple | सेब | |
book | किताब | |
pen | कलम | |
chair | कुर्सी | |
boy | लड़का |
Important Points (मुख्य बातें):
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Countable nouns have singular and plural forms.
One apple / Two apples
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We use ‘a’ or ‘an’ with singular countable nouns.
a chair, an egg
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We can use many, few, a number of, several with them.
Many books, few students
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Countable nouns can take plural verbs.
Apples are sweet.
Structure:
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Singular: a boy, an orange, a chair
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Plural: boys, oranges, chairs
Practice Sentences:
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I have a pen.
मेरे पास एक कलम है। -
She bought three apples.
उसने तीन सेब खरीदे। -
There are few chairs in the room.
कमरे में कुछ कुर्सियाँ हैं। -
A dog is barking outside.
बाहर एक कुत्ता भौंक रहा है।
Be Careful!
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We do not use much with countable nouns.
Much apples →
Correct: Many apples
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Use how many (not how much)
How many books do you have?
Countable vs. Uncountable Quick Check:
Countable | Uncountable |
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apples | water |
pens | sugar |
chairs | rice |
eggs | milk |
coins | information |
Would you like the next part (Part 12 – Uncountable Nouns) or a worksheet/PDF for practice?