Understanding the distinction between count and non-count nouns is a crucial aspect of mastering Portuguese, especially for English speakers. Count nouns are items that can be counted individually, such as "livros" (books) or "maçãs" (apples), while non-count nouns refer to substances or concepts that cannot be counted individually, such as "água" (water) or "informação" (information). Differentiating between these two types of nouns affects not only the choice of articles and quantifiers but also the overall grammatical structure of sentences. Consequently, practicing these distinctions can significantly enhance your fluency and comprehension in Portuguese. Our carefully designed exercises will guide you through various scenarios, helping you to identify and correctly use count and non-count nouns in Portuguese. These activities range from basic identification tasks to more complex sentence construction and comprehension exercises. By engaging with these exercises, you will develop a deeper understanding of how these nouns function within the language, ultimately improving your ability to communicate effectively in Portuguese. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises offer a valuable resource for your language learning journey.
1. Eu comprei muito *arroz* para o jantar (staple food, non-count).
2. Preciso de algumas *maçãs* para fazer a torta (fruit, count).
3. Ela gosta de beber *água* todos os dias (drink, non-count).
4. O professor trouxe muitos *livros* para a aula (educational material, count).
5. Eu não tenho muito *dinheiro* no banco (currency, non-count).
6. Eles compraram algumas *cadeiras* novas para a sala (furniture, count).
7. Gostaria de um pouco de *pão* com manteiga (food, non-count).
8. As crianças trouxeram várias *flores* para a professora (plant, count).
9. Não há *leite* suficiente para o café da manhã (drink, non-count).
10. Ele comprou três *revistas* na banca (reading material, count).
1. Eu comprei *pães* na padaria (plural form of bread).
2. Ela colocou *açúcar* no café (sweet substance).
3. Nós precisamos de mais *cadeiras* para a festa (plural form of chair).
4. Eles beberam muito *suco* durante o almoço (liquid made from fruits).
5. Há muitas *árvores* no parque (plural form of tree).
6. Ele trouxe *leite* do supermercado (white liquid from cows).
7. Eu gosto de *livros* sobre história (plural form of book).
8. Ela adicionou *sal* na sopa (common seasoning).
9. Nós compramos *maçãs* no mercado (plural form of apple).
10. O gato bebeu toda a *água* da tigela (common liquid).
1. O *leite* está na geladeira (non-count noun, common breakfast drink).
2. Eu comprei três *pães* para o café da manhã (count noun, often eaten with butter).
3. Ela sempre coloca muita *água* nas plantas (non-count noun, essential for life).
4. Nós precisamos de algumas *laranjas* para fazer suco (count noun, citrus fruit).
5. O *arroz* é um alimento básico em muitos países (non-count noun, common grain).
6. Eles compraram cinco *livros* novos na livraria (count noun, items you read).
7. Há muita *paciência* em ensinar crianças (non-count noun, virtue related to tolerance).
8. Eu coloquei duas *maçãs* na minha lancheira (count noun, common fruit).
9. Ela gosta de ouvir *música* enquanto estuda (non-count noun, art form involving sound).
10. Nós precisamos de mais *cadeiras* para a reunião (count noun, items you sit on).
