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Unit 13: Nouns | A2
EXERCISE 1
Sort the following words into two groups:
problem blood furniture advice suggestion package information box news person oil house
| countable nouns | uncountable nouns |
EXERCISE 2
Now use these words correctly to complete the sentences below:
1. Let me give you a piece of _____________ : dress smartly when you go to an interview.
2. Read this leaflet; it contains _____________ about public services.
3. What's the latest _____________ from the war zone?
4. See the doctor if you have a _____________ with your back.
5. We are looking for ways to improve sales. Do you have any _____________?
6. Did the patient lose much _____________ during the operation?
7. This _____________ comes from the olive groves of Sicily.
8. The _____________ will be delivered on Wednesday.
EXERCISE 3
Trong một số ngôn ngữ, đây là những danh từ đếm được, nhưng trong tiếng Anh thì những danh từ này không đếm được, đó là: advice, information, damage, knowledge, English, French,...
Danh từ chỉ các nhóm đồ vật như: clothing, furniture, hair, money, news, rubbish, travel, work, luggage thường không có hình thức số nhiều.
Tuy nhiên, một số danh từ này có thể được chuyển thành hình thức đếm được khi thêm các cụm từ như: piece(s) of, bit(s) of, article(s) of, item(s) of vào phía trước danh từ không đếm được.
VD. Let me give you a bit of advice. Only one piece of hand luggage is allowed.
Danh từ chỉ các nhóm đồ vật như: clothing, furniture, hair, money, news, rubbish, travel, work, luggage thường không có hình thức số nhiều.
Tuy nhiên, một số danh từ này có thể được chuyển thành hình thức đếm được khi thêm các cụm từ như: piece(s) of, bit(s) of, article(s) of, item(s) of vào phía trước danh từ không đếm được.
VD. Let me give you a bit of advice. Only one piece of hand luggage is allowed.
Underline the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
1. Her hair is / are dark brown.
2. The first item of news was / were the water shortage.
3. The money I get from my teaching job cover/ covers my travelling expenses.
4. Travel is / are enjoyable and can be educational, too.
5. She sent three pieces of luggage but only two have /has arrived.
6. These articles of clothing was / were in the garage.
EXERCISE 4
1. The damage ______ paid for by the boy's father.
2. The rubbish ______ collected every Friday.
3. Our new furniture ______ being delivered this afternoon.
4. Their climbing equipment ______ kept in the shed.
5. Six pieces of written work ______ required before the end of term.
6. Some valuable pieces of furniture ______ lost when we moved house.
7. Protective clothing ______ provided for dangerous jobs.
8. Make sure the work ______ finished by 6:00 o’clock.
9. Knowledge of computers ______ used by the thieves to break into the bank’s files
10. The news ______ shown at 8:30 p.m. on this channel.