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]
EITHER SINGULAR OR PLURAL: some, any, none, all, mostSugar is uncountable; therefore, the sentence has a singular verb.Marbles are countable; therefore, the sentence has a plural verb.3. Compound subjects joined by and are always plural.4. With compound subj[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]
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]
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]
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 mak[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]
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 noun[r]
Referring to a specific nounThe definite article is used before a noun when referring to a specific orsomehow known person, thing or idea:Die Hauptstadt von Deutschland ist Berlin.The capital of Germany is Berlin.Differences between German and EnglishThe use of the definite article can sometimes[r]
Singular nouns vs Plural nouns - Test 01Questions1.a dish---> three ______2.a friend---> nine ______3.a box---> seven ______4.a puppy---> three ______5.a rabbit---> eight _____
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]
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]
Adjectives used as nounsIn many sentences, adjectives are used to perform the purpose of nouns.Examples are given below.The English are proud of their sense of humor.Adjectives can be used with the article ‘the’. These expressions are plural. Examples are given below: the rich,the poor[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]
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]
We use A or AN with singular nouns.A is used when a noun starts with a consonant sound;e.g. a dog, a book, etc.AN is used when a noun starts with a vowel sound;e.g. an apple, an hour, etc.Some/Any/An/A1.We use SOME with countable nouns (oplural) and with uncountable no[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]
Making questionsAffirmative sentences in the simple present and simple past tense do not have an auxiliary verb. We use do,does or did to change them into questions.Note that do and does are used in the present tense. Do is used with plural nouns and the pronouns I[r]