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[r]
aimThe subject and the verb in a sentence must agree. A singular subjectneeds a singular verb. A plural subject needs a plural verb.If the subject is a singular noun or he, she, or it, add –s or es to most verbs.The horse runs. A dog chases the horse. It bar[r]
22223222411115Nouns in useDeterminers and nounsWhen used in sentences, nouns normally appear with determiners such asder, die, das etc. Depending on the function of the noun within thesentence the determiners can change.For example, the definite articles der, die, das and[r]
Introduction vii List of signs and abbreviations viii 1 Nouns: gender and number 1 2 Definite and indefinite articles 9 3 Adjectives; possessive and demonstrative pronouns 17 4 The present tense of essere and avere 28 5 The present tense of regular (and some irregular) verbs 36 6 Adverbs 46 7 Direct[r]
form of the nouns does not change so long as they are followed by another noun or pronoun.E.g. Million, pair, metre, year, dozen, foot, head.Thus,This is a nine-metres cloth. (Incorrect)This is a nine-metre cloth. (Correct)4. When a number is followed by a noun denoting measure, length, money[r]
Usage - Subject-Verb AgreementSubjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus,if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb mustalso be plural.In present tenses, nouns[r]
Building SentencesInstructions for use:Print the worksheets onto card. Cut out and laminate the cards. Put each set of cards in anenvelope or box, with the relevant label attached. These are some ideas for how to use them:a)Practise sentence building - ask students to make sentences by[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? ([r]
Sentence agreementCollective nouns are words that refer to a group of people. Examples are: jury, commission, army, committeeetc.A collective noun is followed by a singular verb when the group is thought of as a single unit. However, a pluralverb is used when the individual members of[r]
SOMEANY MUCH MANY A LOT (A) FEW(A) LITTLEWe use much and many mostly in question and negative. Much is used with uncountable nouns, and many is usedwith countable plural nouns.Ex: - Is there much rice left?- We haven’t got much rice left.- Has he got many bo[r]
1.Read all of the words on the side of the activity as a class. Then have the studentscircle the pictures for the words and write how many of them there are. Check theanswers as a class.Extra Idea (optional): Have the students work in pairs. Tell them to write all of the nouns on a pie[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) audie[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 [s[r]
Sentence correctionIncorrect: Neither Peter nor John were present.Correct: Neither Peter nor John was present.Two singular nouns connected by or or nor should be followed by a singular verb.Incorrect: Neither the lecturers nor the principal were present at the meeting.Correct: N[r]
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.In[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]
Formation of plural nounsThe plural noun is generally formed by adding -s to the singular.Cow (singular), cows (plural)Boy, boysGirl, girlsBook, booksTree, treesDog, dogsPen, pensNouns ending in -s, -sh, -ch or -x form the plural by adding -es to the sing[r]