What is the pronunciation of 'countable' and what is its meaning?
countable
adjective
How to pronounce countable?
The word countable sounds like count-a-ble
/'kaʊntəbəl/
What is the definition of countable?
adjectivethat can be counted
Examples
- countable sins
What is the definition of 'countable'?
- 'Countable' refers to something that can be counted or quantified.
What is the opposite of 'countable'?
- The opposite of 'countable' is 'uncountable' or 'non-countable'.
Is 'countable' a grammatical term?
- Yes, 'countable' is a grammatical term used to describe nouns that can be counted and have both singular and plural forms.
Can you give an example of a countable noun?
- Sure! Examples of countable nouns include 'dog', 'cat', 'book', 'table', and 'student'. These nouns can be counted using numbers (e.g., one dog, two cats).
Can you give an example of an uncountable noun?
- Certainly! Examples of uncountable nouns include 'water', 'money', 'information', 'furniture', and 'advice'. These nouns cannot be counted in the same way as countable nouns.
What is the role of 'countable' in English grammar?
- In English grammar, 'countable' is used to classify nouns based on their ability to be counted. Countable nouns have both singular and plural forms and can be preceded by numbers or determiners such as 'a', 'an', or 'many'.
Are all nouns countable?
- No, not all nouns are countable. Some nouns are considered uncountable and cannot be quantified, such as abstract concepts ('love', 'happiness'), substances ('water', 'sand'), and collective nouns ('team', 'family').
What happens when a countable noun is used in the singular form?
- When a countable noun is used in the singular form, it is preceded by the indefinite article 'a' or 'an' and can be used with cardinal numbers (e.g., 'one' dog).
What happens when a countable noun is used in the plural form?
- When a countable noun is used in the plural form, it does not require an indefinite article and can be preceded by cardinal numbers (e.g., 'two' dogs).
Can countable nouns be used without any article or determiner?
- In general, countable nouns require an article or determiner when used in English grammar. However, there are some exceptions in specific contexts, such as headlines, titles, and certain phrases.
