"Chalk" and "trouble" are calculable or uncountable nouns?

[Boldgem123]

Hello. I would like to ask you a question. I'm in college. In English lessons, not so long ago there was a test work on the topic of calculable/uncountable nouns. In the answers to the test work, "trouble" and "chalk" were indicated as uncountable nouns. But, for example, in Macmillan's dictionary they are marked as calculable. I would like to know your opinion on this case. How is it still right? Thank you in advance.

 

[emsr2d2]

The standard terms are "countable" and "uncountable".

"Trouble" can be both.
"Chalk" is uncountable.

 

[Boldgem123]

The standard terms are "countable" and "uncountable".

"Trouble" can be both.
"Chalk" is uncountable.

Thank you very much!!!

 

[emsr2d2]

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[Rover_KE]

To be picky, 'chalk' can also be countable.

 

[emsr2d2]

I had a funny feeling about that! I would argue that "a piece of chalk" is the correct term, but it seems that "a chalk" is used. Live and learn.

 

[Tarheel]

I would say "either" -- not "both".