Nouns

Nouns name people, places, things, substances, events, and ideas. Common nouns are general; proper nouns name particular entities. Countable nouns take numbers and plurals, while uncountable nouns normally use quantity expressions. Context can change countability: coffee is a substance, but two coffees means two servings.

Patterns and examples

• Maya visited Kolkata on Monday.
• We need information, not three informations.
• The team's decision surprised everyone.

Notice how form and meaning work together. Read examples aloud, identify the controlling word or clause, and compare them with nearby alternatives before applying the pattern in new writing.

Practice sentences

• Classify courage, teacher, India, and furniture.
• Correct: She gave me many useful advices.

After answering, explain the rule in your own words and create one original sentence using the same structure.