How to Count Non-Count Nouns

Although non-count nouns are supposed to be uncountable, we sometimes need to count them. At least, we sometimes need to explain the quantity of something which is non-count. We can do this by using a measurement word, or counter, like this:

	a bar of chocolate
	two loaves of bread
	three slices of meat

It's useful to learn some of the most common measurement words and how they are used. Here are some examples:

Measurement word	Nouns used with it
bar	chocolate soap
cube	sugar ice
game	tennis soccer cards
glass	wine beer water juice
piece	advice information baggage clothing furniture homework machinery