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1. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 260479Which pronoun should I use after "lots of paper"? ("it" v "them")

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   Sep 18, 2020 · If you have a countable noun, you can say (for example) a lot of things or (less formally) lots of things. Whichever you say, the pronoun is then they. If you have a mass noun, you can say a lot of paper or (less formally) lots of papers. Whichever you say, the pronoun is then it.

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarNouns: countable and uncountable - Cambridge Grammar

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   Some nouns refer to things which, in English, are treated as separate items which can be counted. These are called countable nouns. Here are some examples: a car, three cars. my cousin, my two cousins. a book, a box full of books. a city, several big cities

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarMuch, many, a lot of, lots of : quantifiers - Cambridge Grammar

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   We use the quantifiers much, many, a lot of, lots of to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. We can use them with a noun (as a determiner) or without a noun (as a pronoun).

4. academicguides.waldenu.edu › writingcenter › grammarAcademic Guides: Grammar: Count and Noncount Nouns

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   Some nouns can be both count and noncount. When they change from a count to a noncount noun, the meaning changes slightly. In the noncount form, the noun refers to the whole idea or quantity. In the count form, the noun refers to a specific example or type.

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5. www.engvid.com › english-resource › countable-andCountable and Uncountable Nouns - engVid

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   One way to classify nouns is according to whether they can be counted or not. Many English mistakes are related to this point. By reading through this page, you will understand: what countable and uncountable nouns are. how to use them correctly in a sentence. Countable (or count) nouns are words which can be counted.

6. libraryguides.mdc.edu › cCount and Noncount Nouns - Grammar and Writing Help ...

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Some nouns can be both count and noncount. When they change from a count to a noncount noun, the meaning changes slightly. In the noncount form, the noun refers to the whole idea or quantity. In the count form, the noun refers to a specific example or type.

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   Can a lot of paper be counted as a pronoun?

   • If you have a mass noun, you can say a lot of paper or (less formally) lots of papers. Whichever you say, the pronoun is then it. ("Paper" can also be countable in some cases, but that's irrelevant to this point.) The pronoun depends on the number of the noun being quantified ("paper" or "things"), not the quantifier "lot"/"lots".

   Which pronoun should I use after "lots of paper"? ("it" v "them")

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   Is paper a mass noun or a count noun?

   • Depending on how they’re used, some nouns can be either mass nouns or count nouns, but not at the same time. For example, when paper is used to refer to a material, it is a mass noun. The printer needs more papers. The printer needs more paper. However, when it is used to refer to an individual piece of writing, paper is a count noun.

   What is a Mass Noun? (With Examples) - Grammarly

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   Can a noun be count or noncount?

   • Some nouns can be both count and noncount. When they change from a count to a noncount noun, the meaning changes slightly. In the noncount form, the noun refers to the whole idea or quantity. In the count form, the noun refers to a specific example or type.

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   Are count nouns countable?

   • In some languages, there are no count nouns (e.g., Japanese). In addition, some nouns that are noncount in English may be countable in other languages (e.g., hair or information). Errors with count and noncount nouns can result in errors with article usage and with subject verb agreement. What is a count noun?

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   Can a mass noun be a countable noun?

   • Mass nouns can limit your communication, especially if you need to express a certain amount. Sometimes, you can simply replace a mass noun with a count noun to communicate more clearly. For example, money is a mass noun that refers to currency in general. If you want to specify an exact amount, you should use a countable noun, like dollar.

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   Do countable nouns have a singular or plural form?

   • Countable (or count) nouns are words which can be counted. They have a singular form and a plural form. They usually refer to things. Most countable nouns become plural by adding an ‘s’ at the end of the word. For example: Uncountable (or non-count) nouns are words which cannot be counted. Therefore, they only have a singular form.

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8. www.grammarly.com › blog › parts-of-speechWhat is a Mass Noun? (With Examples) | Grammarly

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   Mar 24, 2022 · Mass nouns, also known as “uncountable nouns” or “noncount nouns,” are nouns representing something that cannot be counted. A mass noun doesn’t have a plural form, like the popular mass noun examples blood or clothing—it’s incorrect to say bloods or clothings.