Is this a countable or uncountable noun?
Dog
Countable.
There are a few dogs in the room.
I have _______ opportunities to get this right.
I have FEW opportunities to get this right.
There is _____ sugar on the table.
There is SOME sugar on the table.
There are _______ cars in the parking lot.
There are A FEW cars in the parking lot.
Is this a countable or uncountable noun?
Rice
Uncountable.
There is some rice in the cooker.
There is very ________ milk left in the fridge.
There is very LITTLE milk left in the fridge.
Do you have _____ pieces of candy left?
Do you have ANY pieces of candy left?
Here is _______ money for you.
Here is A LITTLE money for you.
Is this a countable or uncountable noun?
Desk
Countable.
There are many desks in the office.
I'm almost broke! I have _____ money on me.
I'm almost broke! I have LITTLE money on me.
I had _______ food to eat this morning.
I had A LITTLE food to eat this morning.
Is this a countable or uncountable noun?
Paper
Both.
There are a few papers to grade. (countable)
Could you pass me some paper please? (uncountable)
Thank goodness there are _____ bills left to pay.
Thank goodness there are FEW bills left to pay.
Joe bought _______ flowers for Jane.
Joe bought A FEW flowers for Jane.
Is this a countable or uncountable noun?
Dough
Uncountable.
There is a little dough in the refrigerator.
I have ______ interest in playing games.
I have LITTLE interest in playing games.
He does not have _____ friends in Rome.
He does not have ANY friends in Rome.
I need _______ hope to win the game.
I need A LITTLE hope to win the game.