Count Or Noncount Nouns

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1.

______cars
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  An
- C.
  
  Some
Correct Answer
C. Some

Explanation
The word "some" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate an indefinite quantity or number of cars. It implies that there are multiple cars, but the exact number is unknown or unimportant.

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2.

______traffic
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  Many
- C.
  
  Much
Correct Answer
C. Much

Explanation
The word "traffic" is an uncountable noun, which means it cannot be counted or pluralized. Therefore, the correct word to use in this context is "much" instead of "many." "Much traffic" indicates a large amount or a high volume of traffic.

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3.

_______sandwiches
- A.
  
  Some
- B.
  
  A little
Correct Answer
A. Some

Explanation
The correct answer is "some" because the word "some" is used to indicate an unspecified or indefinite quantity of sandwiches. It suggests that there are more than one sandwich, but the exact number is not specified.

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4.

Advice
- A.
  
  Count
- B.
  
  Noncount
Correct Answer
B. Noncount

Explanation
The word "advice" is considered noncountable because it refers to a general concept or a collection of ideas rather than individual, separate pieces of advice. It cannot be counted in the same way as countable nouns.

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5.

Homework
- A.
  
  Count
- B.
  
  Noncount
Correct Answer
B. Noncount

Explanation
The word "homework" is considered noncountable because it refers to a general concept or activity rather than a specific item that can be counted. It is not possible to say "one homework" or "two homeworks." Instead, we use phrases like "a lot of homework" or "some homework." Therefore, the correct answer is noncount.

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6.

Coffee
- A.
  
  Count
- B.
  
  Noncount
Correct Answer
B. Noncount

Explanation
The word "coffee" is classified as noncount because it refers to a substance that cannot be easily separated into individual units or counted. It is a mass noun that is typically used to describe a type of beverage made from roasted coffee beans. Since coffee is not quantifiable in discrete units, it is considered noncount.

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7.

Information
- A.
  
  Count
- B.
  
  Noncount
Correct Answer
B. Noncount

Explanation
The word "noncount" suggests that the noun "information" cannot be counted or quantified. It refers to a concept or idea that cannot be measured in terms of individual units. In English grammar, noncount nouns are typically used to refer to abstract or collective concepts, such as information, advice, or knowledge. These nouns do not have a plural form and are not used with articles like "a" or "an". Therefore, "noncount" is the appropriate classification for the noun "information" in this context.

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8.

Coin
- A.
  
  Count
- B.
  
  Noncount
Correct Answer
A. Count

Explanation
The word "coin" is a count noun because it refers to individual units or specific objects that can be counted. Each coin is considered as a separate entity that can be quantified.

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9.

Ring
- A.
  
  Count
- B.
  
  Noncount
Correct Answer
A. Count

Explanation
The word "ring" can be counted, meaning it can be used in the plural form, such as "rings". Therefore, it is categorized as a count noun.

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10.

Jewelry
- A.
  
  Count
- B.
  
  Noncount
Correct Answer
B. Noncount

Explanation
The word "jewelry" is classified as noncount because it refers to a category or type of item that cannot be easily quantified or counted. Noncount nouns are typically used to describe substances, concepts, or abstract ideas. In this case, "jewelry" encompasses a wide range of items such as necklaces, rings, and bracelets, which cannot be counted individually.

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11.

Traffic
- A.
  
  Count
- B.
  
  Noncount
Correct Answer
B. Noncount

Explanation
The word "traffic" is used as a noncount noun in this context. Noncount nouns refer to things that cannot be easily separated or counted individually. In this case, "traffic" is not something that can be counted in specific units, but rather refers to the overall movement of vehicles on the road.

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