Vocabulary: 100 Uncountable Nouns with Expressions of Quantity

1. What Are Uncountable Nouns?

Uncountable nouns, also known as non-count nouns or mass nouns, are words that cannot be counted or pluralized. They represent substances, concepts, or qualities that are considered as a whole. Examples of uncountable nouns include “water,” “information,” and “happiness.”

2. How to Identify Uncountable Nouns?

To identify uncountable nouns, consider the following characteristics:

• They do not have a plural form (e.g., you cannot say “waters” or “informations”).
• They are usually singular and do not take articles like “a” or “an” (e.g., you say “I need water,” not “I need a water”).
• They often express abstract or intangible concepts (e.g., “love,” “advice”).

3. Common Uncountable Nouns

Here are some examples of common uncountable nouns:

• Water: I need water to quench my thirst.
• Sugar: Could you pass me the sugar, please?
• Advice: She gave me some valuable advice.
• Furniture: The room is furnished with beautiful furniture.
• Money: He has a lot of money saved up.

4. Using Uncountable Nouns in Sentences

When using uncountable nouns in sentences, keep in mind the following:

• Uncountable nouns are typically singular and use verbs in the singular form (e.g., “Water is essential for life”).
• Use words like “some,” “any,” or “a lot of” to express quantity (e.g., “Could you pass me some sugar?”).
• Use specific quantity phrases to indicate a specific amount, which we will explore in the next section.

5. What Are Expressions of Quantity?

Specific expressions of quantity phrases are used to express a specific amount or quantity of uncountable nouns. They provide a more precise description when dealing with substances or concepts that cannot be counted. Examples of specific expressions of quantity phrases include “a cup of,” “a piece of,” and “a bottle of.”

6. Common Specific Expressions of Quantity Phrases

Let’s look at some common specific expressions of quantity phrases used with uncountable nouns:

• A cup of: Could you pour me a cup of coffee?
• A piece of: Can I have a piece of cake, please?
• A bottle of: I bought a bottle of water from the store.
• A jar of: She bought a jar of peanut butter.
• A slice of: I would like a slice of pizza, please.

7. Using Specific Expressions of Quantity Phrases in Sentences

To use specific expressions of quantity phrases correctly, remember these guidelines:

• Place the specific expressions of quantity phrase before the uncountable noun (e.g., “a cup of coffee”).
• Use the appropriate quantity word (e.g., “a,” “an,” or “some”) depending on the context and whether the noun starts with a vowel or consonant sound.
• Specific expressions of quantity phrases can be combined with other modifiers (e.g., “a delicious cup of coffee”).

8. 100 Uncountable Nouns with Specific Expressions of Quantity Phrases

1. Water – a glass of water
2. Sugar – a spoonful of sugar
3. Coffee – a cup of coffee
4. Milk – a carton of milk
5. Salt – a pinch of salt
6. Rice – a bowl of rice
7. Bread – a loaf of bread
8. Butter – a pat of butter
9. Flour – a bag of flour
10. Cheese – a block of cheese
11. Honey – a jar of honey
12. Oil – a bottle of oil
13. Vinegar – a bottle of vinegar
14. Juice – a glass of juice
15. Wine – a bottle of wine
16. Tea – a pot of tea
17. Meat – a slice of meat
18. Fish – a fillet of fish
19. Pasta – a plate of pasta
20. Soup – a bowl of soup
21. Chocolate – a bar of chocolate
22. Yogurt – a cup of yogurt
23. Ice cream – a scoop of ice cream
24. Cereal – a bowl of cereal
25. Salt – a shaker of salt
26. Pepper – a grinder of pepper
27. Jam – a jar of jam
28. Mustard – a bottle of mustard
29. Mayonnaise – a jar of mayonnaise
30. Vinegar – a jug of vinegar
31. Sugar – a bag of sugar
32. Coffee – a mug of coffee
33. Tea – a cup of tea
34. Honey – a teaspoon of honey
35. Oil – a can of oil
36. Vinegar – a jug of vinegar
37. Juice – a pitcher of juice
38. Wine – a glass of wine
39. Butter – a stick of butter
40. Flour – a cup of flour
41. Salt – a teaspoon of salt
42. Milk – a gallon of milk
43. Bread – a slice of bread
44. Cheese – a wedge of cheese
45. Pasta – a serving of pasta
46. Soup – a ladle of soup
47. Ice cream – a cone of ice cream
48. Cereal – a box of cereal
49. Chocolate – a piece of chocolate
50. Yogurt – a tub of yogurt
51. Air – a breath of air
52. Sand – a bucket of sand
53. Gold – an ounce of gold
54. Silver – a bar of silver
55. Knowledge – a wealth of knowledge
56. Music – a playlist of music
57. Happiness – a dose of happiness
58. Love – a feeling of love
59. Advice – a piece of advice
60. Time – a moment of time
61. Information – a piece of information
62. Courage – a spark of courage
63. Patience – a reserve of patience
64. Beauty – a touch of beauty
65. Wisdom – a nugget of wisdom
66. Energy – a burst of energy
67. Space – a patch of space
68. Resistance – a show of resistance
69. Confidence – a boost of confidence
70. Silence – a moment of silence
71. Freedom – a taste of freedom
72. Creativity – a spark of creativity
73. Justice – a pursuit of justice
74. Determination – a drop of determination
75. Honesty – a display of honesty
76. Information – a bundle of information
77. Money – a stack of money
78. Luggage – a piece of luggage
79. Furniture – a set of furniture
80. Equipment – a piece of equipment
81. Baggage – a suitcase of baggage
82. Advice – a word of advice
83. Knowledge – a pool of knowledge
84. Courage – a glimmer of courage
85. Love – a wave of love
86. Happiness – a burst of happiness
87. Wisdom – a reservoir of wisdom
88. Music – a playlist of music
89. Time – a fraction of time
90. Patience – a reserve of patience
91. Beauty – a glimpse of beauty
92. Energy – a surge of energy
93. Water – a bottle of water
94. Silence – a moment of silence
95. Resistance – a sign of resistance
96. Creativity – a spark of creativity
97. Gratitude – a token of gratitude
98. Conversation – a snippet of conversation
99. Confidence – a glimmer of confidence
100. Empathy – a display of empathy