Countable and Uncountable Nouns

6. movement forward or improvement in a situation or activity
7. the process of teaching or learning, not countable
12. the act of going from one place to another, not a specific trip
13. the state of being free, not a quantity you can count
16. tasks given by teachers to be done outside class
17. all the vehicles moving along a road at a particular time
23. facts or signs that help prove something is true
24. suggestions or recommendations about what someone should do
25. facts, details, or data about a topic or situation
26. the tools or machines needed for a specific task or activity
28. material used for writing or printing on, but countable when referring to “a newspaper” or “an academic paper”
29. all the bags and suitcases you take when you travel
30. a dairy product made from milk

1. understanding or awareness gained through learning or experience
2. what you gain by doing or living through something
3. can be uncountable when referring to the general category, but countable when referring to types
4. organized sounds that express emotion or ideas
5. rings, necklaces, or other ornaments, uncountable as a whole
8. belief in yourself or in someone else’s abilities
9. a sweet substance used in cooking or drinks
10. general effort or tasks you do, often related to your job
11. conditions of the atmosphere such as rain, sunshine, or wind
14. reports about recent events or things that have happened
15. coins, notes, or currency in general — uncountable as a concept
18. things like chairs and tables, but you can’t count them individually
19. clothes in general, not used in the plural form
20. the process of studying something in depth to discover new information
21. food made from flour and baked, usually in loaves
22. a group of machines or mechanical parts that work together
27. harmful substances introduced into the environment