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  1. 21 de nov. de 2021 · Traditionally, it is not countable, and most dictionaries list it as such. However, the Merriam-Webster thesaurus (although not the Merriam-Webster dictionary) does have an entry for homeworks . Moreover, the plural form is used by at least some groups of educated native speakers.

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  2. In English grammar, some things are seen as a whole or mass. These are called uncountable nouns, because they cannot be separated or counted. Some examples of uncountable nouns are: Ideas and experiences: advice, information, progress, news, luck, fun, work. Materials and substances: water, rice, cement, gold, milk.

  3. • Homework is an uncountable noun and is not used in the plural. You say: The teacher gave us a lot of homework. Don’t say: The teacher gave us a lot of homeworks. • Homework is always followed by a singular verb. The homework was really difficult.

  4. 19 de nov. de 2007 · EEUU-inglés. Nov 19, 2007. #2. I haven't ( have not) done it. It is singular. My homework is singular. It names. the collective tasks I have to do. Bienvenido mr_Croft! Note: Some dictionaries describe this noun as "uncountable". There are many threads here about uncountable nouns.

  5. 13 de ene. de 2016 · Saying "a" homework contradicts its nature of being indefinite by assigning a size to something that is arbitrary. For example, you can say that I have seven "assignments", but I cannot say that I have seven "homeworks".

  6. In Bulgarian both "homework" and "work" are countable. Why are they uncountable in English then? What is the difference in meaning that makes that happen?

  7. Printable downloadable PDF homework on Countable vs Uncountable Nouns, with answers for teacher and links to relevant resources.