How to measure uncountable nouns?
First, know the difference between uncountable VS countable nouns
Countable nouns: can count using numbers
Singular: use "a" or "an"; 🐇= a rabbit / 🍎= an apple
Plural: use "s" after noun; 🐇🐇 = two rabbits / 🍎🍎 = 2 apples
How many?
Uncountable nouns: cannot count with numbers.
Singular: coffee / sugar / rice / water
has no plural form: DO NOT use "s"
How much?
How do we count uncountable nouns? Use measure words!
☒ I'm thirsty. Can we buy one soda?
☑ I'm thirsty. Can we buy a can of soda?
☒ Remember to buy 2 soaps.
☑ Remember to buy 2 bars of soap.
☒ We don't have any eggs at home. Let's buy 12 eggs.
☑ We don't have any eggs at home. Let's buy a dozen of eggs.
☒ I want to have one bread for breakfast.
☑ I want to have a slice of bread for breakfast.
☒ I need my caffeine. I need to drink at least one coffee every morning.
☑ I need my caffeine. I need to drink at least one cup of coffee every morning.
☒ Do we need to buy one bread at the supermarket?
☑ Do we need to buy a loaf of bread at the supermarket?
☒ I have just bought one milk.
☑ I have just bought a carton of milk.
☒ Do you want one oats for breakfast?
☑ Do you want a bowl of oats for breakfast?
☒ Could I have one cake for dessert?
☑ Could I have one piece of cake for dessert?
☒ How much ice cream would you like?
I would like to have one ice cream.
☑ How many scoops of ice cream would you like?
I would like to have a/one scoop of ice cream.
☒ Would you like to have a grape?
☑ Could I have one piece of cake for dessert?
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