(p. 30) COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

 

Choose the correct verb/modifier.  If the noun in parentheses is countable, put it in the plural form.

 

1.

How much money do you need?

2.

Do you have a few coins for the parking meter?

3.

We read several stories in our English class last year.

4.

There was a lot of glass used in the construction of that building.

5.

The prisoners were given a slice of

 bread and a glass of water.

6.

Did you receive some mail from your brother?

7.

Yes, and my sister sent me a few letters too.

8.

All of this equipment must be replaced.

9.

There is a group of children in the playground.

10.

If your lemonade is too sour, add a little sugar.

11.

There are 12 inches in a foot.

12.

My parents gave me plenty of advice, but I didn't listen...

13.

If your tree doesn't have many leaves, it might be sick.

14.

I have a lot of work to do.

15.

I need a drink of water.

16.

He has had many jobs since he graduated from CEGEP.

17.

There were lots of people at the concert.

18.

How much salt did you put in this soup?

19.

Would you like a bowl of salad.

20.

We need some new furniture for this apartment.

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