8 uncountable nouns and common mistakes learners make when using them

October 25, 2017 English grammar

Here’s a list of eight common uncountable nouns and some common mistakes learners make when using them.

8 common uncountable nouns

1. advice
2. news
3. luggage
4. hair
5. equipment
6. traffic
7. help
8. knowledge

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Common mistakes with uncountable nouns

  • some advices, an advice.

    I’ll give you some advice.

  • a news

    I have news for you.

  • two luggages
    some luggages

    I’ve got two pieces of luggage.
    I’ve got some luggage.

  • my hairs are

    My hair is long.

  • the equipments are

    All the equipment in the factory is new.

  • a lot of traffics

    I was late for work because there was a lot of traffic.

  • a help, some helps

    Would you like some help?

  • knowledges

    Chris has a thirst for knowledge.

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