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]
- Singular: every, each, someone, anybody, a/an- Plural: all, many, few, several, most.Number• Number is also expressed in a limited way in verbs, bythe singular –s of the 3rd person which occurs in thepresent:• E.g. He writes.• Number is also expressed in the inflected form of[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]
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]
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]
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]
Common mistakes with nounsIn this article, we will explain some common mistakes in the use of nouns.Incorrect: I would like to buy some furnitures.Correct: I would like to buy some furniture.Incorrect: Have you got any informations?Correct: Have you got any information?Incorrect: Have you pac[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]
English Banana.comTest Your Grammar SkillsReally Useful List of 100 Irregular Plural Nouns in English (gap-fill)You’ve got one tomato and I’ve got two tomatos. Right? Wrong! I’ve got two tomatoes!Although we usually add an -s to a noun to make it plural (one egg, two eggs[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]
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]
Formation of questions: basic rulesIt is important to know how to form questions. The rules given below apply to almost all written questions andmost spoken questions.Auxiliary verb before subjectIn a question, the auxiliary verb comes before the subject. Note that if there are two auxiliary verbs,[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]
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 usi[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]
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]
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]
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]
Who (be) that ? Trd Idi:is1.How many rooms your house (have) ?2.There (be) twenty-nine classrooms in my school.1.Thu's bags (be) small ?- No, they (not be).4. Minh (get) dressed and (wash) his face at six for*5.1 (be) in grade 12 and my brother (be) in grade[r]