08 B-review: Count and noncount nouns, some and any, would like, How much...How many...

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There are countable nouns.

These can be singular or plural.

a book two books an egg six eggs

There are uncountable nouns.

bread rice

Some nouns are both.

We'd like three ice-creams please. (count)

Do you like ice-cream? (uncount)

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We use some in positive sentences

with uncount nouns and plural nouns.

We use some in questions

when we ask for things and offer things.

We use any in questions and negative sentences

with uncount nouns and plural nouns.

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Would is the same in all persons.

We use would like in offers and requests.

Examples

I 'd like the spaghetti bolognese.

I'd like a steak, please.

Would you like a sandwich? Yes, please.

Would you like some wine? No, thank you.

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We use How much...? with uncount nouns.

How much rice is there?

There isn't much rice.

We use How many...? with plural count nouns.

How many apples are there?

There aren't many apples.

Examples

How much orange juice would you like?

Not much.

How many people were at the party?

There weren't many.