Salt for seasoning and amounts

The idea

Salt is usually uncountable: some salt, a little salt. Use a pinch of salt to name a small amount.

Examples

• The cook added salt to the rice.
• There is salt on the kitchen shelf.
• Please pass the salt to your neighbour.
• A pinch of salt is enough here.
• We bought a bag of salt yesterday.
• This sauce needs less salt.

Watch out

Do not use a salt for an unspecified quantity; say some salt or name the amount.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the best word. There is ___ salt in the jar. (some / a)

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   some

   some describes an unspecified quantity.

2. Choose the best word. Add a ___ of salt with your fingers. (pinch / bowl)

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   pinch

   pinch names a small amount held between fingers.

3. Choose the best word. This dish is too salty; use ___ salt next time. (less / fewer)

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   less

   less indicates a smaller amount.

Use it today

Describe a dish and say how much salt you would add.