Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the noun.
1. The winners were two …………………………. from the north.
Wrong!
Woman is the right word. Female is usually an adjective.
2. He took …………………………….. at this.
Wrong!
These are idiomatic expressions.
3. His brother is a …………………………….
Wrong!
4. There are many ……………………………. in the developing countries.
Wrong!
Poor is an adjective. It is used with a noun.
5. The clock has struck ……………………………….
Wrong!
6. The teacher taught us a new ……………………………….
Wrong!
Poetry is essentially a collection of poems.
7. There is no ……………………………… on the bus.
Wrong!
This is an idiomatic expression.
8. He provided ……………………………….. with food.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
The poor means all poor people.
9. I have packed my ………………………………
Wrong!
Luggage does not have a plural form.
10. One of my ……………………………. has left.
Wrong!
Use a plural noun after one of.
11. The rich man didn’t give the beggar ……………………………….
Wrong!
12. It is very cold in this …………………………….. of the country.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
1. The winners were two women from the north.
2. He took offence at this.
3. His brother is a drunkard.
4. There are many poor people in the developing countries.
5. The clock has struck nine.
6. The teacher taught us a new poem.
7. There is no room on the bus.
8. He provided the poor / poor people with food.
9. I have packed my luggage.
10. One of my servants has left.
11. The rich man didn’t give the beggar anything.
12. It is very cold in this part of the country.
