Count or Not? Grade 4 Nouns You Can and Can’t Count

Count or Not? Grade 4 Nouns You Can and Can’t Count
Last Updated At: 7 Apr 2026
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Count or Not? Grade 4 Nouns You Can and Can’t Count – Complete Worksheet with Answers

Have you ever wondered why we say “some water” but “three apples”? This Grade 4 English grammar worksheet helps you understand the difference between things you can count and things you cannot count in a fun and simple way. In this worksheet, you will explore countable vs uncountable nouns through different types of activities that make learning easy and interesting.

What Is Countable Vs Uncountable Nouns?

Countable and uncountable nouns are types of nouns that tell us whether something can be counted or not. Countable nouns are things we can count, like apples, books, and pencils. Uncountable nouns are things we cannot count individually, like water, milk, rice, and sugar.

In this Grade 4 English grammar worksheet, students learn how to identify these nouns and use them correctly in sentences. They also learn which words go with countable nouns and which go with uncountable nouns.

What’s in This Worksheet?

1. Multiple Choice Questions  
2. Fill in the Blanks  
3. Match the Following  
4. Underline the Words  
5. Paragraph Writing  

This worksheet helps students practice identifying nouns and using them correctly in real-life sentences.

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips

Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted in numbers. For example: books, apples, pencils.

Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted individually. For example: water, milk, rice, sugar.

Students learn how to use words like some, many, little, few depending on whether the noun is countable or uncountable.

Examples from the worksheet:
We need some water for tea.  
She bought two books at the shop.  
Ravi drank a glass of milk.  

These examples help students understand how nouns are used in everyday sentences.

Why Is It Important to Learn This?

Learning countable and uncountable nouns helps students form correct sentences. It improves grammar, writing, and speaking skills. It also helps in using correct words while describing quantity.

Where Will This Knowledge Help You?

This knowledge helps in:
Exams and grammar tests  
Writing correct sentences  
Speaking clearly in class  
Understanding English better in daily life  

How to Use This Worksheet?

1. Attempt all questions by yourself first  
2. Read each sentence carefully before answering  
3. Check your answers with the answer key  
4. Practice again to improve accuracy  

The answers below follow the exact order of the worksheet. Compare carefully.

Important Tips and Tricks

1. Use numbers only with countable nouns  
2. Use words like some, little with uncountable nouns  
3. Read each sentence fully before choosing the answer  
4. Identify whether the noun can be counted or not  
5. For picture-based questions, observe carefully before matching  

Complete Answer Key

Exercise 1

1. water  
2. books  
3. milk  
4. stories  
5. honey  
6. turmeric  
7. rice  
8. pencils  
9. sugar  
10. books  

Exercise No. 2

1. apples  
2. milk  
3. tomatoes  
4. apples  
5. rice  
6. pencils  
7. books  
8. newspapers  
9. water  
10. honey  

Exercise No. 3

apples – four  
pencils – ten  
rice – some  
newspapers – five  
milk – little  

sugar – little  
water – glass of  
honey – dipperful of  
tomatoes – four  
balls – six  

Exercise No. 4

1. He (eats) _apples_ daily.  
2. She (reads) _books_.  
3. They (count) _pencils_.  
4. We (cut) _tomatoes_.  
5. They (buy) _newspapers_.  
6. He (drinks) _water_.  
7. She (pours) _milk_.  
8. We (see) _honey_.  
9. They (cook) _rice_.  
10. We (use) _sugar_.  

Exercise No. 5

Neha went to the market with her aunt on Sunday morning.  
At the fruit stall, she saw some bananas and some oranges kept neatly in baskets. Her aunt bought many mangoes because they were ripe and sweet.  

Next, they visited a grocery shop. The shopkeeper poured some rice into a bag and also gave them some sugar for making sweets. Neha noticed there were many customers waiting in line, so she held her aunt’s hand tightly.  

Back at home, Neha helped to set the table. She placed some plates and filled the jug with some water.  

This Grade 4 English grammar worksheet on countable vs uncountable nouns helps you understand an important concept in a simple and clear way. With regular practice, you will become more confident in using the right words in your sentences and improve your grammar skills step by step.

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