Task 3 Underline the noun in each sentence and write "C' or U to show whether the noun ia countable or uncountable. 1 That is a very good painting 2 I don't like coffee 3. need two clean glasses She bought a new iron yesterday 5. They've got plenty of coal 6. Would you like some chicken? [3]
1. The noun in the first sentence is "painting". It is countable, as it refers to a single piece of artwork.
2. The noun in the second sentence is "coffee". It is uncountable, as it refers to a substance or a drink that cannot be easily separated into individual units.
3. The noun in the third sentence is "glasses". It is countable as it refers to the objects used for drinking.
4. The noun in the fourth sentence is "iron". It is countable, as it refers to the household appliance.
5. The noun in the fifth sentence is "coal". It is uncountable, as it refers to a substance or fuel that cannot be easily separated into individual pieces.
6. The noun in the sixth sentence is "chicken". It is countable, as it refers to an animal or meat.
2. The noun in the second sentence is "coffee". It is uncountable, as it refers to a substance or a drink that cannot be easily separated into individual units.
3. The noun in the third sentence is "glasses". It is countable as it refers to the objects used for drinking.
4. The noun in the fourth sentence is "iron". It is countable, as it refers to the household appliance.
5. The noun in the fifth sentence is "coal". It is uncountable, as it refers to a substance or fuel that cannot be easily separated into individual pieces.
6. The noun in the sixth sentence is "chicken". It is countable, as it refers to an animal or meat.
So, in summary:
- Sentence 1: Countable ("painting")
- Sentence 2: Uncountable ("coffee")
- Sentence 3: Countable ("glasses")
- Sentence 4: Countable ("iron")
- Sentence 5: Uncountable ("coal")
- Sentence 6: Countable ("chicken")