English uses different quantifiers depending on whether a noun is countable (things you can count: books, ideas) or uncountable (things you cannot: water, advice). Using the wrong quantifier is one of the most common grammar mistakes.
Practice
I only have ___ time before my flight. Let's be quick.
She hasclose friends, but the ones she has are very loyal.
Put the words in the correct order:
How ___ sugar do you take in your coffee?
There aren'tseats left. We should hurry.
Put the words in the correct order:
There are ___ apples in the basket.
We don't havemilk left for breakfast.
She gave me ___ advice before my interview.
Put the words in the correct order: