For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s) He decided to wait for the bus because he had..........

Analyze the question: You need the option that correctly completes the sentence: "He decided to wait for the bus because he had..........". This tests whether you know that luggage is an uncountable noun.

Explain the concept: Luggage (also baggage, furniture, equipment, information, advice) is an uncountable noun in English. This means:

• It has no plural form, so "luggages" is wrong.
• It cannot be used with many or a/an directly.
• It takes quantity words for uncountable nouns: much, a lot of, plenty of, a great deal of, some, a piece of.

Solution, checking each option:

• A. many luggages: Wrong. "Luggages" does not exist, and many is used only with countable nouns.
• B. plenty luggages: Wrong. It is "plenty of luggage". The word "of" is missing and "luggages" is again incorrect.
• C. a lot of luggage: Correct. A lot of works with uncountable nouns, and "luggage" is in its correct singular form.
• D. too many luggage: Wrong. Too many needs a plural countable noun. It would have to be "too much luggage".

Correct answer: C. a lot of luggage

Sentence: He decided to wait for the bus because he had a lot of luggage.

Exam tip: Remember the "never plural" list: luggage, furniture, information, advice, equipment, news, baggage. If you see any of these with an "s" at the end or with many, eliminate that option straight away. Use much or a lot of instead. To count them, say "a piece of luggage" or "two pieces of luggage".

You're doing well. Spotting these uncountable nouns is an easy way to gain marks in JAMB English.