Uncountable nouns are always used in the singular form and subsequently need a singular form of verb. In this post I am going to provide you with some of the most widely used uncountable nouns. Getting familiar with these nouns will help you speak and write by far better. After these nouns you are given an exercise on using suitable form of verbs with different subjects.Try to answer the questions.It woulb be a good practice for you.  

COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

Information                       literature                            vocabulary                           advertising                            lumber

Vegetation                         youngster (C)                    stationery                             stationary                              luggage

Climate (C,U)                     homework                         assingment(C,U)                  slang                                      fish

Weather                             clothing                            machinary                           propaganda                            traffic

Equipment                          laughter                            knowledge                           architect                             

Engineering                        architecture                       skyscraper(C)                                            

Coffee                                  sugar                              chicken                               meat                                     advice

Gold                                      iron                                coal                                    oxygen                                 tennis

Recreation                             relaxation                        enjoyment                          technology                            liberty

French                                    English                            fear                                  research                               warmth work  

 news                                     paint                                  food                                                      

AGREEMENT OF THE SUBJECT AND THE VERB

1.A second series of books on American literature (is,are) being planned by the publisher.

2.several means of accomplishing our purpose(was,were) proposed at our meeting.

3.over $1500 (has,have) already been withheld from his salary.

4.two gallons of paint (is,are) all we need.

5.the goods (was,were) shipped yesterday.

6.athletics (has,have) always been emphasised in this school.

7.the proceeds of the sale (is,are) going to charity.

8.his riches (is,are) obtained illegally.

9.the measles (cause,causes) very vital problems.

10.the acoustics in this room(is,are)not good.