English Vocabulary for Non-countable Nouns

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Learn Common Non-countable Nouns in English

This is a lesson to help you learn common non-countable nouns in English. There are eight learning methods for you to work through, including five different games and three different types of flashcard. At the end, there are three example sentences for each word.

Vocabulary Games for

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Match-the-Pairs Game

Memory Game

Basic Flash Cards

Spell-the-Word Game

Spell the word represented by the picture.

Multi-Choice Test

Select the correct word or picture.

Learn with Hangman!

Hangman is a classic word game. In this version, the hidden word is one of the words from the "non-countable nouns" category. Choose your first letter to start. Show Instructions

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"Sentence" Flash Cards

Click on the box to see the word in a sentence.

"Missing Word" Flash Cards

Click on the box to see the missing word in a sentence.

Example Sentences

Here are 3 sentences for each of the following words from the "non-countable nouns" category:

• pasta, pepper, rice, salad, salt, soup, sushi, tea, bread, butter, cereal, cheese, coffee, fish, flour, fruit, honey, jam, juice, ketchup, meat, milk, mustard, oil

• She cooked a delicious pasta dish with tomato sauce for dinner.
• He enjoyed the creamy Alfredo pasta at his favorite Italian restaurant.
• They added some herbs and olive oil to their pasta for extra flavor.

• She sprinkled some pepper on her salad to give it a bit of spice.
• He preferred freshly ground black pepper on his grilled chicken.
• They used a pepper mill to season their soup with cracked pepper.

• She prepared a fragrant pot of jasmine rice to accompany the curry.
• He liked to make fried rice with vegetables for a quick and tasty meal.
• They served sushi rice with fresh seafood for a sushi-making night at home.

• She tossed a crisp garden salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
• He ordered a Caesar salad with extra croutons and creamy dressing.
• They enjoyed a refreshing fruit salad with honey-lime dressing on a hot day.

• She used a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of her homemade soup.
• He preferred sea salt for seasoning his grilled steaks.
• They stored their salt in a salt cellar for easy access while cooking.

• She made a hearty chicken noodle soup to warm up on a chilly evening.
• He liked to have a bowl of tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.
• They ordered a bowl of miso soup as an appetizer at the Japanese restaurant.

• She enjoyed sushi rolls with fresh fish and avocado.
• He tried making sushi at home and rolled it with a bamboo mat.
• They dipped their sushi in soy sauce and added a touch of wasabi.

• She sipped on a soothing cup of chamomile tea before bedtime.
• He preferred black tea with a dash of milk and sugar in the morning.
• They brewed herbal tea with honey and lemon to alleviate a sore throat.

• She toasted slices of whole-grain bread for a healthy breakfast.
• He made a sandwich with fresh bread, lettuce, and turkey.
• They bought a crusty baguette from the bakery for a special dinner.

• She spread a generous amount of butter on her warm pancakes.
• He used melted butter to sauté mushrooms and onions for a savory dish.
• They added a pat of butter to their baked potatoes for extra richness.

• She poured cold milk over her bowl of cereal and added sliced bananas.
• He liked to have oatmeal cereal with honey and cinnamon for breakfast.
• They kept a variety of cereal boxes in the pantry for quick morning meals.

• She grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over her pasta dish.
• He enjoyed a cheese platter with a selection of aged cheddar and brie.
• They made gooey grilled cheese sandwiches with Swiss and American cheese.

• She brewed a strong cup of coffee to start her day with energy.
• He liked to add a dash of cream to his coffee for a creamy taste.
• They met at the café for a chat over steaming cups of coffee.

• She grilled a whole fish and seasoned it with herbs and lemon.
• He caught a big fish while fishing at the lake and cooked it for dinner.
• They ordered fish and chips from the seaside restaurant for a seaside treat.

• She sifted flour into a mixing bowl to prepare the cake batter.
• He used flour to dust the countertop while rolling out pizza dough.
• They bought a bag of whole wheat flour for their homemade bread recipe.

• She enjoyed a bowl of fruit salad with a variety of fresh fruits.
• He liked to snack on sliced fruit like apples and oranges during the day.
• They bought a bunch of ripe fruit for making smoothies.