Measure Words I

Learn English Measure Words for Uncountable Nouns | Count & Non-Count Nouns (Part 1) Confused about when to say a bottle of water, a loaf of bread, or a piece of cake? In this English grammar lesson, you'll learn how to use measure words (also called partitives) to make uncountable nouns countable. This lesson covers common measure words used with liquids and food, including real-life examples that will improve your English vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills. In this lesson you'll learn: Countable vs. uncountable nouns Measure words for liquids Measure words for food Containers and quantities in English Common English expressions used by native speakers American and metric measurement vocabulary Examples include: A drop of water A cup of coffee A bottle of water