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Prescriptive grammar says candy is non-countable. However, I think in colloquial English, both countable and non-countable forms are perfectly acceptable:
1) I like candy.
2) Pass me a candy.
To test that "candy" is non-countable in example No. 1, try replacing it with a word that is widely accepted as countable:
I like apple.[incorrect sentence]
Grammarians may argue that example No. 2 pass me a candy is sloppy English, but I suspect most would agree that pass me a piece of candy does not sound natural.
A user from a website gives the example how much candies do u want, which is indeed incorrect but because she's using the countable form of "candy" by making it plural. The sentence can be rewritten as:
How much candy do u want?
In other words, "candy" is non-countable in formal English, but can be used as either countable or non-countable in informal English. And, yes, formal English would dictate the construction pass me a piece of candy.
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What is the plural noun for candy?
the plural noun for candy is candies.
What is the proper noun for candy?
The plural form for the noun candy is "candies".
Is candy corn a proper noun?
No, the compound noun candy corn is a common noun, a word for any candy corn anywhere.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing; for example:Brach's Candy CornJelly Belly Candy CornLimited Edition Candy Corn Oreo
What is the plural of candy cane?
The plural noun is candy canes.
Is candy an abstract noun?
Yes, the noun 'candy' is a concrete noun, a word for a type of food made with sugar; a word for a physical thing.
What is the Possesive noun of the wrapper of the candy?
The possessive form is the candy's wrapper.
Is candy shop a noun or pronoun?
The word 'candy shop' is a noun, a compound noun; a word for a type of retail business, a word for a thing.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.The pronoun to use for candy shop is 'it'. Example:There is a candy shop near my bus stop, it has gift boxes of chocolates.
Is candy an adverb?
No. An adverb is a word that describes an action or condition. Candy is a noun.
Is candy a proper noun?
No, the noun 'candy' is a common noun, a general word for a type of sweet food usually made from a base of sugar.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. Examples of proper nouns for the common noun 'candy' are Hershey's Kisses, Godiva Chocolates, or Tootsie Pop.
What part of speech is the word Candy?
The word "candy" can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to a sweet treat. As a verb, it means to treat someone with excessive indulgence or desire.
Can the word candy be used in the sentence as a noun and verb?
He gave some candy to his son. -- noun She candied the orange peel. -- verb, past tense
Is toffee a common noun?
Yes, the noun 'toffee' is a common noun, a general word for a type of candy.
