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Using Articles with Countable and Uncountable Nouns A countable noun always takes either the indefinite (a, an) or definite (the) article when it is singular. When plural, it takes the definite article if it refers to a definite, specific group and no article if it is used in a general sense.

Do you need articles in a list?

So, it’s better to use an indefinite article before every item. If not, we use the article only before the first item, which is singular and countable, in the list.

Can we use singular noun without article?

plural nouns and uncountable nouns can be used with no article. singular nouns cannot be used with no article.

Do we use articles with uncountable nouns?

We cannot use the indefinite article or numbers with uncountable nouns. A singular countable noun usually has an article or other determiner with it. We say, the cat, my cat or this cat, but not just cat. Plural and uncountable nouns can be used with or without an article or other determiner.

Which is the article that you are using for countable nouns in singular form?

Article Basics

The articles “a” and “an” are indefinite articles. They are used with a singular countable noun when the noun referred to is nonspecific or generic. The article “the” is a definite article.

Where do we use the articles?

Articles are used before nouns or noun equivalents and are a type of adjective. The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader. The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known.

How do we use articles?

English has two articles: the and a/an. The is used to refer to specific or particular nouns; a/an is used to modify non-specific or non-particular nouns. We call the the definite article and a/an the indefinite article. For example, if I say, “Let’s read the book,” I mean a specific book.

What to use with uncountable nouns?

Uncountable nouns are used with a singular verb. They usually do not have a plural form.

Can I use noun without the or a?

Yes, you use a noun without an article when you mean to express the general concept that the noun represents rather than talk about a specific manifestation of it.

How do you know if something is countable or uncountable?

Countable nouns can be counted, e.g. an apple, two apples, three apples, etc. Uncountable nouns cannot be counted, e.g. air, rice, water, etc.

Can we use the with uncountable noun?

A definite article is used with plural, singular, and uncountable nouns. Today, we will focus only on the article THE when used with abstract nouns or uncountable nouns.

Can we use some with singular countable nouns?

2. An is used with singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel. 3. Some can be used with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns.

How do you use some and any in countable and uncountable noun?

The difference between some and any: Generally, we use any in the same way as some: when we are thinking about a certain amount or number of something. Remember, usually both some and any can only be used with plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns, but not usually with singular countable nouns.

Is some used with singular or plural?

It depends on whether it refers to a mass noun or a countable noun: “Some sugar has spilled. Some ants are eating it”. if it’s countable, use the plural form of the verb.

Is everyone singular or plural?

singular

The indefinite pronouns anyone, everyone, someone, no one, nobody are always singular and, therefore, require singular verbs. Everyone has done his or her homework.

Is Children singular or plural?

Examples

Is every person plural?

There are actually two issues concerning this topic: Are the words everyone and everybody singular or plural? And can I use a plural pronoun (such as their) to refer to these words? Grammarians actually agree that the words everyone and everybody are singular.