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Ask for help > When can we use food as plural or singular?
When can we use food as plural or singular?
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miss noor
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When can we use food as plural or singular?
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Hi,
Please help me
I am confused in using food as singular or plural !!
Can u help me distinguishing between the using of them ?
Thanks in advance,
Noor |
6 Dec 2009
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Nicola5052
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It all depends on whether or not it is countable or uncountable. Countable nouns (apple, pear, orange etc) take the plural - apples, pears, oranges, whereas uncountable nouns (milk, bread, butter) do not take a plural. Have a look at worksheets on countable/uncountable nouns which may explain further.
Have a good day.
Nicola |
6 Dec 2009
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miss noor
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Thank you
Can u give me example of food either countable or uncountable , please? |
6 Dec 2009
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monchis
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The word food is uncountable. We say "there is some food on the table".
Pieces of food that are big enough to be counted individually are countable.
e.g. an apple, two bananas, etc.
But seeds, powder, liquids and food that is served into portions are uncountable.
e.g. a glass of milk, a bottle of juice, a cup of sugar, a spoon of butter, a slice of bread
( with these you�re counting the portions not the food)
Hope this is helpful!
M�nica |
6 Dec 2009
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baiba
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A while ago I used to think that the word food is uncountable but now I am not so sure. It can also be countable, however, I believe that kids at school should first learn that it is an uncountable noun, and later learn another option.
Look at the examples from the net -
This shop stocks many hundreds of different foods.
You can eat really good food in this restaurant as they use foods from all over the world.
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6 Dec 2009
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volga
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Some normally uncountable nouns can be used in plural when we refer to a variety.
Example: Here is a list of culinary fruits that are edible in some cuisines.
Cheers!
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6 Dec 2009
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maker1
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Oxford Dictionary uses � �frozen foods � � and
I can �t see anything wrong in saying;
� � foods of different countries/nations have always fascinated me. � � |
6 Dec 2009
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Jayho
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Yes, food is often used in plural form when talking about the variety available.
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6 Dec 2009
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