Learn English Grammar: Lesson 12 – Noncount Nouns
Nouns that cannot be counted are called noncount nouns. Noncount nouns can refer to:
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Do not use a or an with a noncount noun. Do not make a noncount noun plural.
Incorrect: a homework many furnitures a mail some equipments
Correct: homework furniture mail equipment
When the subject of a sentence is a noncount noun, remember to use the third person singular verb form. This is the same verb form that goes with the subject it.
Incorrect: Bread are my favorite snack.
Correct: Bread is my favorite snack.
