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Countable and Uncountable noun

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  Countable noun : A noun that can be counted is called a countable noun. Such nouns can have two forms, singular and plural.  "A/an" can be used before this noun. Uncountable noun : A noun that usually cannot be counted, but can be measured, is called an uncountable noun. This type of noun is used only as singular, without adding "S/es" at the end. "A/an" cannot be used before this noun, but "the" can be used in special cases if that noun is specifically mentioned. rule-1 uncountable nouns are used only in the singular and are followed by singular verbs. Article is not used before it. Example: Incorrect: Rakib speaks the Japanese at home. Correct: Rakib speaks Japanese at home. Incorrect: I like my tea with the milk. Correct: I like my tea with milk. Rule-2 There are some nouns that are uncountable nouns in the general sense, but are used as countable nouns in a special sense. Then s or es is added to the end of these nouns or article is used