Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the box to complete the following sentences. Then underline the nouns and say whether they are countable or uncountable.

1. We need _____________ chairs for the auditorium.
2. Can we get _____________ more fruit? I don't think this is enough.
3. There was _______________ storm last night.
4. There is always ________________ traffic on in big cities.
5. Did you hear _______________ thunder?
6. There wasn't ________________ lightning though, was there?
7. There was ______________ happiness when ______________ dates for the holidays were announced.
8. You cannot give ______________ advice to children nowadays.
9. Did you get ______________ new assignments today?
10. We need to fill _____________ petrol in the car.
11. _____________ pollution is caused by vehicles using fossil fuels.
12. I've planted a new lawn. Please don't walk on _____________ grass.
13. I can speak ___________ French, but I don't have ___________ vocabulary.

Use appropriate expressions with the following uncountable nouns to indicate number. Use countable nouns from those given in the box.

In the following sentences, state whether the italicized nouns are countable or uncountable.

1. We need someone with at least ten years of experience.
2. I must have reminded you a hundred times at least.
3. They had several opportunities, but they could not do well.
4. Thank you, you have been a real help.
5. Education is the best thing that parents can give to children
6. We've received so much mail in our support.
7. Did you hear a noise?
8. After several rounds of conversation, we reached an agreement.