Uncountable nouns

We cannot count some nouns (uncountable nouns). They do not have a plural form and take a singular verb, even if they end in -s.

We use these words with both countable and uncountable nouns:
• a lot of  • some  • lots of  • the

We can use any in questions and negative statements with both uncountable nouns and plural countable nouns:
• Have we got any homework today?
• There aren’t any eggs left.

• clothes
✓ Your clean clothes are on the bed.
• jeans
✓ Your new jeans look great!

Some nouns are uncountable with one meaning and countable with another meaning.
✓ Get me some paper when you go to the shops. ( = a packet of paper to write, on)
✓ Get me a paper when you go to the shops. ( = a newspaper)