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Mitsuo23 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
water as a countable noun
Hi,
I think (some?) uncountable nouns can be used as countable nouns when they refer to certain types. Say, "There're wines I particularly like" should be a correct sentence.
My question is, does this rule can be applied to any nouns? or to certain nouns?
Let's say, is it OK to say, "There's waters I prefer"? or should I have to say, "There're some kinds of water I prefer"?
Thank you,
M
I think (some?) uncountable nouns can be used as countable nouns when they refer to certain types. Say, "There're wines I particularly like" should be a correct sentence.
My question is, does this rule can be applied to any nouns? or to certain nouns?
Let's say, is it OK to say, "There's waters I prefer"? or should I have to say, "There're some kinds of water I prefer"?
Thank you,
M
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It depends on the context. If you are talking about brands of bottled water, I think it would be acceptable to say "there are waters that I prefer". If you are talking about types, like sparkling vs.
- It depends on the context.
- If you are talking about brands of bottled water, I think it would be acceptable to say "there are waters that I prefer".
- If you are talking about types, like sparkling vs.
- flat water, then it should be singular.
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It depends on the context.
If you are talking about brands of bottled water, I think it would be acceptable to say "there are waters that I prefer".
If you are talking about types, like sparkling vs. flat water, then it should be singular.
If you are talking about brands of bottled water, I think it would be acceptable to say "there are waters that I prefer".
If you are talking about types, like sparkling vs. flat water, then it should be singular.
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