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A Bottle - Some Water - A1

This document provides examples and explanations for using "a" and "some" in English. It explains that "a" is used with singular count nouns to refer to one thing, like "a book" or "a friend." "Some" is used with non-count nouns to refer to an unspecified quantity, like "some water" or "some milk." It includes examples of correct usage and incorrect usage to watch out for. It also provides a short story as additional context for understanding the usage of "a" in referring to singular things.

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A Bottle - Some Water - A1

This document provides examples and explanations for using "a" and "some" in English. It explains that "a" is used with singular count nouns to refer to one thing, like "a book" or "a friend." "Some" is used with non-count nouns to refer to an unspecified quantity, like "some water" or "some milk." It includes examples of correct usage and incorrect usage to watch out for. It also provides a short story as additional context for understanding the usage of "a" in referring to singular things.

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27/04/2020 A bottle / some water - A1

A bottle / some water - A1

Why is this important?

If you are in a café, and you want a drink, what can you say to the barista?

Can you ask a question with ‘cola’?


This flashcard will help you!

Take-aways

Today you will learn:

how to use ‘a’ and ‘some’


how not to make mistakes
…and some extra fun information!

Examples & Explanations

a
A cola, please.

I have a Mercedes.
Do you have a flat?

He has a friend in London.


Is there a cinema in your town?
‘a’ = only one
Use ‘a’ with words like ‘flat’, ‘friend’, ‘cinema’ (count nouns)

some
There’s some milk in the fridge.

It’s so hot! I need some water!


I need to buy some petrol.
Here’s some money for your holiday.

Put some salt in the omelette.


‘some’ = a quantity (how much isn’t important)
Use ‘some’ with words like ‘milk’, water’, ‘petrol’ (noncount nouns)

Look out!
https://loyalty-wizbii.globalexam.training/skill/32/study-sheet 1/2
27/04/2020 A bottle / some water - A1

LOOK OUT! Do not say/write this!


I’m reading book about Donald Trump.
Correct: I’m reading a book about Donald Trump.

Use ‘’a’ before words like ‘car’, ‘flat, and ‘friend’.

Don't forget!

Only one => ‘a’ + words like ‘friend’


A quantity (how much isn’t important) => ‘some’ + words like ‘milk’

Did you know?

There’s a French film called A Woman’s Life. It’s about a woman (Jeanne) in the 18th century. She marries a man (Julien). But
he’s a bad man, and the marriage isn’t a happy one.

https://loyalty-wizbii.globalexam.training/skill/32/study-sheet 2/2

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