Tag Archives: mass noun

Number vs. amount

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Lesson: when to use number and amount in sentences The words number and amount are used in different situations. Use number with things you can count (count nouns). Use amount with things you can’t count (mass nouns). For instance, you … Continue reading →

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A guide to mass nouns

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Making plural nouns in English can be confusing. Sometimes you add an “es.” Sometimes it’s just an “s.” Sometimes you add “ies.” And other times you add “en.” Then once you’ve memorized all these rules, mass nouns enter the fray. … Continue reading →

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