Many learners struggle with the difference between count and non-count nouns. When do you use a few or a little? Or much or many? Take a look at ten sentences where young grammarians can use context clues to decide which noun fits in the blank.

 

Concepts

countable nouns, uncountable nouns, Grammar

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a language arts packet or assessment
• Have pairs decide which word is the most appropriate
• Prompt your class to come up with several sentences in which they use one (or a few) of the selected words, complete with context clues

Classroom Considerations

• Though the worksheet is designed for English learners, it would work in a mainstream class as review

Pros

• Comes with additional versions of the worksheet, as well as an answer key

Cons

• Doesn't provide examples or explanations of count or non-count verbs
• May be too nuanced for young elementary learners

Common Core

L.3.1.a L.4.1.a L.5.1.a L.6.1.a