Fill in the blanks.
1Don't talk ............... nonsense.
Wrong!
Use "such" before the uncountable noun "nonsense".
2It was ............... long journey.
Wrong!
Use "such a" before the singular countable noun phrase "long journey".
3He is ............... inspiration for us all.
Wrong!
Use "such an" before the singular countable noun "inspiration" because it begins with a vowel sound.
4They are ............... idiots.
Wrong!
Use "such" before the plural noun "idiots".
5I had ............... difficulty finding cheap accommodation in the city.
Wrong!
Use "such" before the uncountable noun "difficulty".
6It was ............... hot day.
Wrong!
Use "such a" before the singular countable noun phrase "hot day".
7We haven't had ............... beautiful weather in a long time.
Wrong!
Use "such" before the uncountable noun "weather".
8I don't think that they will approve of ............... plan.
Wrong!
Use "such a" before the singular countable noun "plan".
9It was ............... unforgettable experience.
Wrong!
Use "such an" before the singular countable noun phrase "unforgettable experience" because it begins with a vowel sound.
10We were not expecting that the movie would be ............... success.
Wrong!
Use "such a" before "success" when it means one successful thing or event.
11She was ............... teen sensation.
Wrong!
Use "such a" before the singular countable noun phrase "teen sensation".
12It was ............... tragedy.
Wrong!
Use "such a" before the singular countable noun "tragedy".
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Don’t talk such nonsense.
- It was such a long journey.
- He is such an inspiration for us all.
- They are such idiots.
- I had such difficulty finding cheap accommodation in the city.
- It was such a hot day.
- We haven’t had such beautiful weather in a long time.
- I don’t think that they will approve of such a plan.
- It was such an unforgettable experience.
- We were not expecting that the movie would be such a success.
- She was such a teen sensation.
- It was such a tragedy.
