Why are "homework" and "work" uncountable in English? [closed]
Solution 1:
Both are considered mass nouns, just like milk, air, etc.
However, work can also refer to a singular piece of creation (art, literature, plays, etc.), in which case it can be pluralized:
These are all the works of Shakespeare.
If you want to refer to a specific part of your work, you could use task:
I completed twelve tasks. I got a lot of work done today.
Likewise, if you want to refer to a single, discrete unit of homework, use assignment:
Our teacher gave us three assignments to complete by Friday.