Agreement of the verb with the subjectWe have already learned that a singular noun takes a singular verb.John likes science fiction. (Here the singular verb ‘likes’ agrees with the singular subject John.)A plural subject requires a plural verb.My children li[r]
Indefinite articles:A = used before consonants or a vowelsounded like a consonant.He has a cata useful toolAn =used with vowels a,e,i,o,u and wordsbeginning with a mute H.Example : an English car but an hourDefinite article:The – is the same for singular and pluraland [r]
Countable NounsCountable Nouns (Danh từ đếm được)- Countable nouns are nouns that we can count. They have both singular and plural forms. We usually formthe plural by adding an –s/ -es to the end of a noun.(Danh từ đếm được có cả hình thức số ít [singular] và số nh[r]
Singular and plural: miscellaneous pointsCertain singular nouns which are uncountable in English are countable in many other languages. Examplesare: hair, baggage, furniture, advice etc.Her hair is very thick. (NOT Her hair are very thick.)My baggage has been stolen. (NOT[r]
•••••The is used before singular and plural nouns, both countable and uncountable when we aretalking about something specific or when the noun is mentioned for a second time.We use the with the words cinema, theatre, radio, countryside, seaside, beach, …We use the[r]
Countable and uncountable nounsCountable nouns are the words for things that we can count. Countable nouns have singular and plural forms.Examples are: boy, boys, girl, girls, flower, flowers, book, books, chair, chairs, student, students etc.A singular coun[r]
SingularPluralIyouhe, she, itweyoutheyPresentPastamareisarearearewaswerewaswerewerewereLet your pupils put/write in the correct form of the verb TO BE,either in singular and plural or both. Some sentences can only bewritten in one tense, others in both. Then, see if they can mat[r]
Countable nounsCountable nouns are the names of objects, people and places that can be counted. Examples are: flower, boy,apple, book, tree, room, house, window etc.Countable nouns have singular and plural forms and can be used with indefinite articles (a / an) [r]
Subject-verb agreementThe basic principle of subject-verb agreement is simple. If the subject is singular, it should be followed by asingular verb. If the subject is plural, it should be followed by a plural verb.My brother is an engineer. (Here the singular verb is agree[r]
1. A singular subject takes a singular verb (The cat drinks milk).2. A plural subject takes a plural verb (They drive very fast).3. A compound subject connected by and takes a plural verb (Mom and Dad play cards).4. A compound subject connected[r]
Articles worksheetHere are the basic rules for the use of articles.Use a/an before a singular countable noun. Note that a singular countable noun requires an article or anotherdeterminer before it.I saw a tiger behind the bushes. (NOT I saw tiger behind the bushes.)She met a str[r]
Plural uncountable nounsSome uncountable nouns are plural. They have no singular forms with the same meaning, and cannot be usedwith numbers. Common examples are: arms, groceries, goods, customs, clothes, thanks, regards, police etc.Have you bought the groceries? (NOT Hav[r]
A. Choose the correct answers.1. I have a cat. _____________ cat is really cute.AAnThe2. Jennifer cooks _____________ egg every morning.aanthe3. We swim in _____________ sea in summer.aanthe4. There are two chairs and _____________ closet in the room.aantheB. Complete the sentences using the[r]
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Mistakes in the use of nounsAdjectives are words used to modify nouns. It is therefore wrong to omit nouns after adjectives.Incorrect: He lives with his elder.Correct: He lives with his elder brother.Incorrect: Please give me some blotting.Correct: Please give me some blotting paper.Incorrect: They[r]
1 These nouns are different inthe plural form and do not take -Sa mana foottwo mentwo feet2 These nouns have the same singularand plural forma deera salmon3 Some names of clothes are always plural.They must have a plural verb.How much are these jeans? They'r[r]
d) none of these7. To ………………, she got divorced shortly afterwards.a) noone’s surpriseb) no one’s surprisec) no ones surprised) no ones’ surprise8. The circus ………………. round of applause for the perfectly timed acrobatic stunt.a) audience received a well-deservedb) audience gave a well-deservedc[r]
WEEK 1 + 2 : THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE AND SIMPLE PAST TENSE I. Objectives : to help sts review the usage and the form of simple present tense and simple past tense. II.Method : communicative III. Teaching aids : lesson plan IV. Content A. Theory I. The simple present tense. (Thì hiện tại đơn) I. 1 –[r]