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A / An or Some?

Ask yourself this: Can you count the noun?
No:
(It's a non-count noun) --> Use some:
I want some water.

Yes, and it's singular:
(1 noun) --> Use a / an:
I want a cup of tea.

Yes, and it's plural:
(2 or more nouns) --> Use some:
I want some sandwiches for lunch.

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Ask yourself this: Can you count the noun?
No: (It's a non-count noun) -->	Use some: I want some water.
Yes, and it's singular: (1 noun) -->	Use a / an: I want a cup of tea.
Yes, and it's plural: (2 or more nouns) -->	Use some: I want some sandwiches for lunch.
Click here to see a flowchart