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some milk vs a milk

The correct phrase is 'some milk.' 'Some' is used to refer to an unspecified quantity of a non-countable noun like 'milk.' On the other hand, 'a milk' is incorrect as 'milk' (being a non-countable noun) cannot be preceded by 'a.'
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some milk

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'some milk' when referring to an unspecified quantity of milk. 'Some' is used with non-countable nouns like 'milk.'

Examples:

  • Could you please pass me some milk?
  • I need some milk for the recipe.
  • Jun 24, 2022 ... Some Milk Won't Froth. This might be better for an "Ask Science" thread, but I thought I'd start here. I recently started using my aerocino ...
  • Dec 9, 2019 ... (some) milk · 1- I ran out of milk. This, as you know, is correct. You have none of that substance left. I'll go to the market and buy (some) ...
  • Aug 5, 2021 ... I was hanging out at a friend's house when I had to go pick up some milk on my way home for my wife and kid. To this day I've never managed ...
  • Apr 17, 2018 ... Both questions are fine, really. I would ask 'Do you want some milk?' if I wanted to know if you wanted a glass of milk to drink; I ...
  • Feb 2, 2021 ... Priest: Actually, I'm a pastor. Lawyer: Yeah? Then go boil some milk. The first sentence is an obvious reference to the fairy tale about Pied ...
  • Dec 26, 2018 ... It's a vine, an viral funny video on the internet. It's basically a woman in a parking lot screaming “HE NEEDS SOME MILK”. So don't worry about ...
  • Apr 17, 2011 ... The sentence sounds a bit awkward to me. I think I would rather put "for" in the place of "in" >>Would you like some milk for your tea ?
  • Mar 11, 2013 ... When I write about an unspecified, uncountable noun, is it necessary to use "some"? 1.There is some milk in the fridge. 2.There is milk in ...
  • Mar 21, 2013 ... ''I would like to drink some milk'' is saying ''if you give me some milk, I would like it.'' ''I hope you would like it'' the word ''would'' ...
  • Dec 18, 2022 ... 954 likes, 34 comments - iamcoltonbradford on December 18, 2022: "You down for some milk & cookies? ".

Alternatives:

  • a glass of milk
  • a cup of milk
  • a carton of milk
  • milk
  • milk from the fridge

a milk

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Milk' is a non-countable noun and cannot be preceded by 'a.'

  • A2 milk still contains lactose and milk protein, so it is not appropriate for people with lactose intolerance, galactosemia, or a milk allergy. Furthermore ...
  • Jan 4, 2024 ... ... A" milk and milk products for human consumption. Under the Grade A Milk Safety program, FDA is responsible for: Promoting the adoption ...
  • If you know you or your child is allergic to milk, avoid milk and milk products. Read food labels carefully. Look for casein, a milk derivative, which can be ...
  • Find a Milk Bank. Thank you for your interest in donating your extra breast ... Once approved, you can then drop off your precious donation at a milk depot site ...
  • (e) "Milk transport tank" means a vehicle, including the truck and tank, used by a bulk milk hauler/sampler to transport bulk shipments of milk from a milk ...
  • Bundle and save up to 10% off! ... A pile of birthday cake truffles sitting on top of a milk bar branded box. Regular price ...
  • Impact of consuming a milk drink containing a probiotic on mood and cognition. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;61(3):355-61. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602546. Epub ...
  • The classic milkman, who travels his local milk round (route) using a milk float (often battery powered) during the early hours and delivers milk in 1-pint ...
  • A milk-free diet downregulates folate receptor autoimmunity in cerebral folate deficiency syndrome. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2008 May;50(5):346-52. doi: 10.1111 ...
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