86.2 Make the uncountable nouns countable.

86.2 Make the uncountable nouns countable:

1. I did a piece of homework.
2. It's a useful piece of equipment.
3. It was a good piece of advice.
4. Do you want some more toast? (No change needed, 'toast' can be countable in some contexts referring to slices)
5. She's making progress. (No change needed, 'progress' is usually uncountable, but can be used in specific contexts)
6. There's some rubbish. (No change needed, but can be made countable by referring to specific items of rubbish, e.g., 'some rubbish items')
7. I gave them some pocket money. (No change needed, 'money' is uncountable, 'pocket money' is a specific type)
8. I heard some news this morning. (No change needed, 'news' is grammatically singular and uncountable)

Alternative countable forms:

1. I did a bit of homework.
2. It's an item of useful equipment.
3. It was a piece of good advice.
4. Do you want some more toast?
5. She's making progress.
6. There's a piece of rubbish on the floor.
7. I gave them some money.
8. I heard a piece of news this morning.