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Uncountable nouns
Nouns are usually countable or uncountable. Numbers, plurals and the articles 'a'
and 'an' are NOT normally used with uncountable nouns. To make uncountable nouns
countable, use a second noun like 'pieces'. Some of the most important uncountable
nouns to remember are:
accommodation
information
equipment
furniture
pollution
patience
luggage
weather
rubbish
advice
Uncountable nouns: example sentences
My teacher gave me three pieces of homework today.
My teacher gave me a lot of homework today.
My teacher gave me three homework tasks today.
My teacher gave me a lot of homework today.
My teacher gave me some homework today.
I have to finish the homework by Friday.