Countable Nouns
Learn how to identify and use countable nouns that can be counted and quantified
What Are Countable Nouns?
Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted and have both singular and plural forms. You can use numbers, "a," "an," or "many" with them. Examples include "book" (one book, two books) and "apple" (an apple, many apples).
Types of Countable Nouns
People & Animals
teacher
one teacher, two teachers
student
a student, many students
dog
one dog, three dogs
cat
a cat, several cats
Objects & Things
book
one book, five books
car
a car, many cars
table
one table, two tables
phone
a phone, several phones
Places & Locations
school
one school, three schools
restaurant
a restaurant, many restaurants
park
one park, several parks
house
a house, two houses
Examples in Sentences
I have three books on my shelf.
She owns two cars and a motorcycle.
There are five students in the classroom.
We visited three restaurants during our trip.
Grammar Rules for Countable Nouns
Use Articles
Use "a" or "an" with singular countable nouns: a book, an apple.
Add -s for Plural
Most countable nouns add -s to form plural: book → books.
Use Numbers
You can use numbers directly: three books, five students.
Interactive Quiz
Identify the countable nouns in these sentences:
I bought three apples and two oranges.
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Answer: apples, oranges
She has five books and a computer.
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Answer: books, computer
There are many students in the classroom.
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Answer: students, classroom
Quick Reference
Pro Tip
Countable nouns can be counted and have both singular and plural forms - they're the building blocks of clear communication!