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Is the noun countable or uncountable?
The first step is to determine whether the noun is countable or uncountable. You can use a dictionary to check this.
Countable nouns can be either singular or plural
- computer / computers
- idea / ideas
- information medium / information media
Examples
- A computer can be used for the simulation
- The students had several ideas for the project
- Each group must choose one information medium for the project
- Most engineers use computers nowadays
Uncountable nouns appear only in the singular form
- information (not informations)
- knowledge (not knowledges)
- research (not researches)
Examples
- The Internet gives people access to information.
- The aim of the project is to gain knowledge about Global Positioning Systems.
- The information I found on the Internet was very useful.
- There seems to be a lot of research on the topic.
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