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]
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]
Sunvale School Class A 3.1Name:………………………………………………….Test 2MarkI, Form the plural:II, Complete with a, an, the or zero article (x):A.1Sunvale School Class A 3.1B.C.2Sunvale School Class A 3.1III, Circle the correct answer:IV, Ask and answer:1. where / the ice-creams? (in the fridge) Wher[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]
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]
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 article[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]
thief =goose =way =mosquito =enemy=princess=vampire=hobby=bee=radish=cliff=6) Translate the text below:Charles has a large farm. Many people work there. Men and women work daily in all sorts of job.There are big animals on the farm like cows, oxen, horses and little animals like hens,[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 sin[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]
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]
Cách sỬ dỤng " other"A BIT ABOUT GRAMMAR LEARNING: CÁCH SỬ DỤNG " OTHER"OTHERThe use of the word other is often a cause of confusion for foreign students. Study the following formulas.WITH COUNT NOUNS an + other + singular noun (one more)another pencil = one more pencilthe other[r]
INSTITUTO TECNICO NACIONAL DE COMERCIOName:__________________________________________ Grade: ___________A. Complete the crossword.WRITE THE PLURAL FOR THEFOLLOWING NOUNS:1081Across:1- wife2- child3- sheep4- tooth65291173412 Down:5- cherry6- elephant7- goose
1EMEF “Prof.ª Maria Olímpia Vieira”2º BimestreNome:___________________________________ nº ___Teacher: Ricardo DavidDisciplina: English9º Ano ____Data: ____/ ____ /_____Valor da Avaliação:10,0 (dez)Nota:TEXT: Victor hurt himself.Situation: Victor was helping his teacher of physical education at schoo[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 u[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]
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]
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]
www.manhattanreview.comc 1999 - 2008 Manhattan ReviewSentence Correction Guide iii2.3.7.2 Words Frequently Misused 472.4 What to Do If You Are Completely Stumped 482.5 Detailed List of Typical Errors . . . 492.5.1 Modifiers 492.5.2 Agreement 512.5.3 Verb Tense, Voice & Mood . 522.5.4 Paralle[r]