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Singular expressions of uncountable
nouns |
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UN = Uncountable Noun / Non-Count
Noun |
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noun
a singular of
(UN) |
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A folk song is a piece of popular music |
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Remember that the following singular expressions are idiomatic: |
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a piece of bread
a piece of equipment
a piece of furniture
a piece of jewelry
a piece of luggage
a piece of mail |
a piece of music
a piece of toast
a loaf of bread
a slice of bread
a clove of garlic
an ear of corn |
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EXAMPLE: |
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Incorrect: |
A mail travels faster when the zip code is
indicated on the envelope. |
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Correct: |
A piece of mail travels faster when the zip
code is indicated on the envelope. |
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