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Measure Words in English, Part I
Learn English Measure Words for Uncountable Nouns | Count & Non-Count Nouns (Part 1)
Confused about when to say a bottle of water, a loaf of bread, or a piece of cake? In this English grammar lesson, you'll learn how to use measure words (also called partitives) to make uncountable nouns countable.
This lesson covers common measure words used with liquids and food, including real-life examples that will improve your English vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills.
In this lesson you'll learn:
Countable vs. uncountable nouns
Measure words for liquids
Measure words for food
Containers and quantities in English
Common English expressions used by native speakers
American and metric measurement vocabulary
Examples include:
A drop of water
A cup of coffee
A bottle of water
A bowl of rice
A loaf of bread
A slice of pizza
A carton of milk
A jar of honey
A grain of rice
A clove of garlic
And many more!
Whether you're preparing for the IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge exams, or simply want to improve your everyday English, this lesson will help you speak more naturally and confidently.