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Singular And Plural Nouns

January 18, 2018 - pdf

Some nouns have the singular and the plural alike. Some have no singular forms; likewise, some nouns have no plural forms. Test your understanding of singular and plural nouns with this grammar exercise.

Fill in the blanks.

1. He weighs nine ……………………….

Correct! Wrong!

When the word score is used after a numeral, it does not have the plural form.

2. That car cost me five ……………………… dollars.

Correct! Wrong!

When numerals like hundred and thousand are used after another numeral, they do not have the plural form.

3. I bought three ……………………… oranges.

Correct! Wrong!

When dozen is used after a numeral, it does not have a plural form.

4. India won by …………………………. and three runs.

Correct! Wrong!

The noun innings is always used in the singular.

5. His ………………………… small but he has no debt.

Correct! Wrong!

When means has the meaning of wealth, it is used in the plural.

6. ……………………….. not only destroy our property but also carry disease.

Correct! Wrong!

The collective noun vermin is singular in form but it is always used as a plural noun.

7. The ………………………….. needs repairs.

Correct! Wrong!

The possessive case is chiefly used with the names of living things.

8. He has no ……………………….. for his parents.

Please select 2 correct answers

Correct! Wrong!

Respect means regard; respects means compliments.

9. Both countries have withdrawn their ………………………..

Correct! Wrong!

Force means strength; forces means troops.

10. Why are you always putting on ……………………….?

Correct! Wrong!

Airs can mean affected manners.

11. We must all stand up for the common ……………………

Please select 2 correct answers

Correct! Wrong!

The common good means the interests of all.

12. He wouldn’t listen to my ………………………

Correct! Wrong!

Advice means counsel; advices can mean information.

Answers

1. He weighs nine stone.
2. That car cost me five thousand dollars.
3. I bought three dozen oranges.
4. India won by an innings and three runs.
5. His means are small but he has no debt.
6. Vermin not only destroy our property but also carry disease.
7. The roof of the house needs repairs.
8. He has no respect for his parents.
9. Both countries have withdrawn their forces.
10. Why are you always putting on airs?
11. We must all stand up for the common good.
12. He wouldn’t listen to my advice.

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