English for Students

Countable Noun

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A Countable Noun is a noun which can be counted and modified by a numeral.


A Count Noun occurs both in singular and plural form as well as co-occurring with quantificational determiners like every, each, several, most, etc.


Countable nouns are individual objects, people, places, etc. which can be counted.


Count nouns can be made plural, usually by adding -s or -es at the end.


Examples :

1. The students are waiting for you.
   
   
   
2. The democratic countries will be given preference.
   
   
   
3. Animals are not allowed inside this campus.
   
   
   
4. Computers are available at low prices.
   
   
   
5. All shops are closed as a mark of respect to the departed leader.
   
   
   
6. There are few elephants in England.
   
   
   
7. All the roads lead to the city of fame.
   
   
   
8. There were too many books required for that class.
   
   
   
9. Supermarkets have aisles for different foods.
   
   
   
10. How many papers do you have to write?

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