Vocabulary: 100 Uncountable Nouns with Expressions of Quantity

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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
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