Uncountable Noun

Andy   Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:32 am GMT
Hello,

I would like to ask about uncoutable noun. Can we say something like:

1. There is coffe in my home. ---or--- 2. There is some coffe in my home. ---or--- There is a lot of coffee in my home.

If the sentence number 2 is correct, is the word "some" a must? Can you give me some more information?

How to say plural with uncountable noun? I mean, I have a lot of coffee...

Thank you.
Guest   Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:37 pm GMT
Both 1 and 2 are grammatically correct. (watch the spelling of "Coffee")

"some coffee" means less than "a lot" but more than "very little" but it's not obligatory depending on what you want to say.

Think of "coffee" the same way you would "Water"

I have / There is some /a lot / a little /no coffee / water in my house.
Andy   Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:34 am GMT
Hello Mr/Ms Guest,

Thanks for your explanation. I think I have more confidence in using uncountable noun now.
andy   Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:51 am GMT
I have another question. Can we say something like this?

These news are/is interesting.

If not, what is the most common way to say it?

Thank you.
Guest   Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:24 am GMT
"This news IS interesting"

News is always singular and is used like the word "information"
Guest   Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:27 am GMT
the news is, the police is/are, a/one piece of advice