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Countable Nouns

Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted, and they have both singular and plural forms. These nouns can be preceded by a number, an article (a, an, the), or other quantifiers (many, few, several, etc.).

Examples of countable nouns:

• dog - dogs
• book - books
• cat - cats
• apple - apples

Study Guide

Here are some key points to remember about countable nouns:

1. Singular and Plural Forms: Countable nouns have both singular and plural forms, and they can be counted as individual units.
2. Articles and Quantifiers: Countable nouns can be used with articles (a, an, the) and other quantifiers to indicate the quantity of the noun.
3. Counting: Countable nouns can be counted using numbers or quantifiers. For example, "two books" or "several dogs."
4. Use in Sentences: Countable nouns can be used as subjects, objects, or complements in sentences, and they can be modified by adjectives.

It's important to recognize countable nouns in sentences and understand how they function in English grammar.

[Countable Nouns] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:

• NounsEnglish Language Arts • First Grade
• Plural NounsEnglish Language Arts • Second Grade