Angie Parra Leal

Unit 4 1
The incredible world of nouns
 Content

1. Countable and uncountable

2. Cooking verbs
3. Utensils and vocabulary
4. How much and how many
5. Containers
6. Measures

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 Topic 1
Countable and uncountable nouns, cooking
verbs, utensils, and vocabulary
Knowing the difference between things we can count, like "cellphones" or
"pots," and things we can't count, like "water" or "furniture," is important for
talking and writing correctly. Countable things are separate, and we can say
one, two, three of them. Uncountable things don't have a specific number,
and we treat them as one big group.
In various jobs and professions, the use of countable and uncountable nouns
plays a crucial role in effective communication according to the things that
they need. In order that they can be precise in the quantity of things
required.
When we are cooking, we need to mention the ingredients specifically to
someone to have the correct measure for the recipe, or when we are buying
things, we need to mention certain materials, etc.
For example, I need two kilograms of flour for the recipe, or I need some
balsa wood cubes.
Also, it’s important to highlight the usage of the undefined articles a/an in
daily conversations it is frequently used, For instance: I would like to have a
stick for my model, or maybe I want a pencil.

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Countable nouns and uncountable nouns

Countable Nouns are individual things that can be counted as separate units.
They have both singular and plural forms.
Examples: book (books), dog (dogs), car (cars).

Characteristics:
Quantifiability: Countable nouns can be counted with numbers (one book,
two books, etc.).
Articles: Countable nouns can be used with both indefinite (a/an) and
definite (the) articles.

Examples:
There are two dogs in my garden
There is a loaf of bread on the table.
There are 4 apples in the picture.

Uncountable Nouns refer to substances, concepts, or things that cannot be

counted as separate units.
They typically don't have a plural form.
Examples: water, information, advice, money.

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Characteristics:
Quantifiability: Uncountable nouns cannot be counted with numbers in the
same way as countable nouns.
Articles: Uncountable nouns often don't take indefinite articles (a/an) but
can take definite articles (the) when referring to a specific portion or amount.

Examples:
• I need to drink 1 water. � - I need to drink more water. ✓

• She gave me three advices. � - She gave me some advice ✓

• Give me 1 bread, please � - Give me a piece of bread, please

Uncountable nouns:

Materials: Food: Liquids: Ideas, concepts, or

• Wood • Rice • Jam feelings:
• Metal • Fruit • Soup • love
• Plas�c • Chocolate • Water • happiness
• Glass • Bread • Milk • knowledge
• Paper • Cheese • Juice • wisdom
• Iron • Buter • Coffee • courage
• Wool • Pasta • Tea • freedom
• Coton • Honey • Anger
• Fury

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• Copper • Soda
• Gold • Wine
• Silver • Oil
Informa�on: Miscellaneous: Small units: Food:
• Advice • furniture • Sand • Meat
• News • luggage • Salt • Chicken
• Informa�on • homework • Flour • Seafood
• clothing • Sugar • Bacon
• Dirt • Ham
• Grass

Observe the following vocabulary:

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• Cooking verbs:
• Chop up • Mince • Whip • Roll
• Slice • S�r • Beat • Boil
• Dice • Mix • Fold • Simmer
• Grate • Blend • Knead • Saute

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 • Roast • Bake • Garnish • Mash
• Grill • Steam • Season • Cook
• Fry • Glaze • Toss • Taste

ANY:
Use ANY in questions and negatives statements
It is used for countable and uncountable nouns.
Example: "Do you have any plans for her birthday party?"
Example: "I don't have any information right now about the accident."

SOME:
Use SOME in affirmative statements. It is also used for countable and
uncountable nouns.
Example: "I bought some notebooks yesterday."
Example: "Would you like some orange juice?"
SOME is also used when asking or offering
When requesting or offering something, we tend to be respectful to be able
to receive a positive response. JUST in those case we can use some min
questions.

Example: Would you like some tea with your order?

Example: May I have a cup of tea?

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A /AN:
They are undefined articles that you can use with singular, countable nouns.
A is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
AN is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
Example: "I ate an apple this morning."
Example: "She is an amazing teacher."

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 Topic 2
How much and How many – supplies voc.

Knowing when we can say "how much" and "how many" helps us talk in a
way that's easy for others to get. It makes our talks go more smoothly. For
instance, if you say, "How many sugar do you want?" it might sound a bit off
because sugar is usually talked about in amounts (how much), not as
separate things (how many).

The correct question should be: How many cups of sugar do you want? - The
listener will understand that you need a number.

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How much and how many
HOW MUCH:
We can use it to talk about the quantity of uncountable things

For instance:
1. How much water do you need?
2. How much cheese is there in the refrigerator?
3. How much time do you spend on this activity?
4. How much information does it require?
5. How much air does a tornado need to be created?

If we want to be specific with something uncountable, we should use a

container or measure for talking about it:

COINTAINERS:
Bottle: For liquids like water, juice, or soda.
Jar: For substances like honey, jam, or pickles.
Carton: For liquids or food items like milk, juice, or eggs.
Can: For liquids or food items like soup, beans, or soda.
Package: For items like flour, sugar, or pasta.
Cup: For both liquids and food items like coffee, tea, or yogurt.
Bowl: For food items like rice, cereal, or salad.
Plate: For serving and eating food.

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Mug: For hot beverages like coffee or tea.
Box: For various items, including cereal, shoes, or electronics.
Tin: For items like cookies, tea, or spices.
Tray: For serving or holding items like appetizers or drinks.
Tub: For substances like ice cream or margarine.
Packet: For small items like sugar, salt, or ketchup.
Bag: For various items, including groceries, snacks, or clothes.
Barrel: For liquids like oil, wine, or pickles.
Tube: For substances like toothpaste or paint.
Basket: For holding items like bread or fruit.

Measures:
Cup
Grams or kilograms
Liters
Teaspoon or tablespoon
A pinch
Piece

HOW MANY:
It is used to talk about the quantity of countable things.
1. How many books do you have there?
2. How many chairs do you need?

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3. How many mirrors do you have at home?
4. How many things do you have in your luggage?
5. How many doors do you have in your flat?

SUPPLIES VOCABULARY:
Dairy Products: Le�overs: Bakery Items:
• Milk • Containers with • Bread
• Cheese last night's dinner • Tor�llas
• Yogurt • Snacks: • Bagels
• Buter • Hummus • Donuts
• Cream • Cheese s�cks • Cakes
• Sour cream • Sliced fruits
Fruits: Vegetables: Meat and Protein:
• Banana • Carrot • Chicken
• Orange • Broccoli • Beef
• Mango • Tomato • Pork
• Apple • Potato • Lamb
• Blackberry • Spinach • Fish (e.g., salmon,
• Passion fruit • Bell pepper tuna, �lapia)
• Pineapple • Cucumber • Turkey
• Grape • Zucchini • Duck
• Strawberry • Cauliflower

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• Watermelon • Eggplant • Venison (deer
• Peach • Onion meat)
• Plum • Garlic • Bison
• Raspberry • Kale • Seafood (e.g.,
• Blueberry • Asparagus shrimp, crab,
• Pear • Sweet potato lobster)

• Avocado • Celery
• Cherry • Green beans
• Grapefruit • Brussels sprouts
• Lemon • Cabbage
• Lime • Radish
Beverages: Frozen Items: Sauces:
• Water botles • Frozen • Tomato sauce
• Juices • vegetables • Soy sauce
• Soda • Ice cream • Barbecue sauce
• Condiments: • Frozen pizzas • Marinara sauce
• Ketchup • Frozen meat and • Alfredo sauce
• Mustard protein • Pesto sauce
• Mayonnaise • Frozen fruits • Teriyaki sauce
• Salad dressing • Ice • Hot sauce
• Hollandaise sauce
• Tartar sauce

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Herbs and Condiments: Dressings and Sauces:
• Fresh herbs • Salad dressings
• Mustard • Barbecue sauce
• Hot sauce

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