Learning English Vocabulary Uncountable nouns
Jul 21, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of uncountable nouns in English! Discover why terms like 'water' and 'information' can't be counted the same way as 'cats' or 'books'. Learn key characteristics and usage examples to help clarify common confusions. Travel agent Colin also shares valuable travel planning tips, including essential banking advice. Plus, test your knowledge with a fun quiz to reinforce what you've learned about these elusive nouns!
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Colin's Travel Planning Tips
- Colin, a travel agent, advises doing research before traveling abroad.
- He suggests checking accommodation reviews, baggage allowances, and bank advice for money.
Advice Is Uncountable Noun
- Advice is an uncountable noun, so it doesn’t have a plural form in English.
- We say "some advice," not "an advice," and never "advices."
Activity Nouns Are Usually Uncountable
- Activity nouns like travel, research, and accommodation are usually uncountable.
- We can use "a piece of" to make them countable, e.g., "a piece of information."