Grammar Rules · Countable vs. uncountable
Countable vs. uncountable.
Some nouns have no plural form: advice, information, news, furniture, luggage, feedback. They never take "a/an" or "-s", and they use a singular verb. To count them, add a unit: "a piece of advice", "two pieces of luggage".
Wrong → right
| Common mistake | Corrected |
|---|---|
| Thank you for your advices. | Thank you for your advice. |
| Do you have an information about the schedule? | Do you have any information about the schedule? |
| We bought new furnitures for the office. | We bought new furniture for the office. |
| I have a good news for you. | I have good news for you. |
| My luggages are still at the hotel. | My luggage is still at the hotel. |
| Let me give you a feedback on your draft. | Let me give you some feedback on your draft. |
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