Grammar Rules and Noun Classifications

Vocabulary flashcards covering noun categories, determiners, possessive adjectives, and article usage rules from the lecture notes.

Countable Singular Noun

A noun that refers to one single item that can be counted (e.g., 'hobby', 'university brochure', 'hour', 'dentist'), often requiring an indefinite article like 'a' or 'an'.

Uncountable Noun

A noun that refers to concepts, substances, or items that cannot be counted individually, such as 'music', 'advice', or 'money'.

Possessive Adjective

A word used directly before a noun to indicate ownership or connection, such as 'my' (in 'my sister') or 'his' (in 'his wallet').

Demonstrative

A term used to point out specific nouns in a sentence, such as 'this' in 'this credit card'.

Determiner 'NO'

A word placed before a noun to indicate a complete absence of something, such as 'no money'.

Countable Plural Noun

A noun referring to more than one countable person, place, or thing, such as 'free drinks', 'men', or 'olives'.