Countable/Uncountable
Is this a countable or uncountable noun? Butter
Uncountable. There is not much butter left in the fridge.
There are _____ eggs on the table.
There are SOME eggs on the table.
There is a _____ of salt on the table.
There is A PINCH of salt on the table.
Does your culture (or family) eat _______ meat?
Does your culture (or family) eat MUCH meat?
This a firm, pale and yellow cheese which can have a mild or strong flavor.
CHEDDAR
Is this a countable or uncountable noun? Rice
Uncountable. There is a little rice in the cooker. There is much rice in the cooker.
Are there _____ biscuits left?
Are there ANY biscuits left?
A single _________ of rice.
A single GRAIN of rice.
I've got too ________ tins of tuna.
I've got too MANY tins of tuna.
A thin, flat food made of batter and fried. Can also be folded or rolled up and served with either sweet or savoury fillings.
PANCAKES, CREPES
Is this a countable or uncountable noun? Cashier
Countable. There are a few cashiers open. There are many cashiers at this store.
If you are tired, you might need ______ iron or magnesium.
If you are tired, you might need SOME iron or magnesium.
Can you pass me the juice __________?
Do they have ________ sushi rolls in Japan?
Do they have MANY sushi rolls in Japan?
A thick slice of pork or lamb on the bone.
Is this a countable or uncountable noun? Grocer
Countable. There are many grocers on this street.
I don't think they have __________ potatoes left.
I don't think they have ANY potatoes left.
Would you like _____ milk in yours?
Would you like A SPLASH OF milk in yours?
In the UK, there are _________ rival supermarkets.
In the UK, there are MANY rival supermarkets.
Usually made with sweetened milk, cheese or cream, cooked with egg or egg yolk to thicken and sometimes also flour, cornstarch or gelatin. Depending on the recipe, may vary in consistency from a thin pouring sauce to a thick pastry cream used to fill éclairs.
CUSTARD
Is this a countable or uncountable noun? Dough
Uncountable. There is a little dough in the refrigerator. There is much dough in the refrigerator.
Where is the peanut butter? It could be in _______ aisle.
Where is the peanut butter. It could be in ANY aisle.
A ______________ of sugar makes the medicine go down. (There is a specific answer as this is a quote from a movie).
A SPOONFUL of sugar makes the medicine go down.
Have you got enough turmeric? I've got some but not ________.
Have you got enough turmeric? I've got some, but not MUCH.
A layered dessert, starting with a thin layer of sponge fingers or sponge cake soaked in sherry or another fortified wine, a fruit element, custard and whipped cream. Served in that order in a glass dish.