Food is what people and animals eat; context can refer to a meal or food in general.
The idea
Use uncountable food for an amount: some food. The plural foods can mean different types or products: foods that contain milk.
Examples
- The food is ready.
- We need some food for the trip.
- Please keep the food cold.
- I like spicy food.
- These foods contain milk.
- Is there enough food for everyone?
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Avoid a food when referring to a general amount; choose some food or name an item.
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Choose the general uncountable word for the meal. The ___ is ready to eat. (food / foods)
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food
Food is uncountable when referring to a general amount.
Choose the plural for several products. These ___ contain milk. (food / foods)
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foods
Foods refers here to different products or types.
Choose a word for an unspecified amount. We need ___ food for the trip. (some / a)
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some
Some introduces an unspecified amount of food.
Practice round
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Choose the general uncountable word for the meal. The ___ is ready to eat. (food / foods)
Choose the plural for several products. These ___ contain milk. (food / foods)
Choose a word for an unspecified amount. We need ___ food for the trip. (some / a)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe the food you need for a journey and name a food you enjoy.