- •The abc of modern english grammar: a key to successful communication
- •Unit 1. Singular and plural
- •1.1. Give the plurals of the following nouns.
- •1.2. Rewrite these sentences in the plural.
- •1.3. Complete these sentences with a singular or a plural count noun.
- •1.4. Complete these sentences with a singular or a plural verb.
- •1.5. Choose the correct answer.
- •1.8. Use these plural nouns to complete the sentences that follow.
- •1.9. Use these collective nouns to complete the sentences that follow.
- •1.6. Complete these sentences by adding the names given. Use each name twice.
- •1.7. Use the singular nouns below to complete the sentences which follow.
- •1.10. Choose the correct phrase to answer each of the questions below.
- •1.11. Render the sentences into English.
- •Unit 2. Numerals
- •2.1. Say the following numerals in English.
- •2.2. Say the following dates in English.
- •2.3. “What time is it?”
- •2.4. Match the questions with the appropriate answers. Practise saying the numbers.
- •2.5. Find the errors in these statements and correct them.
- •2.6. Country statistics
- •2.7. Give an English equivalent for the underlying sentences.
- •Unit 3. Quantifiers
- •3.1. Complete these sentences by using “some” or “any”.
- •3.2. Rewrite these sentences using “some” or “any”.
- •3.3. Choose the best alternative.
- •3.4. Complete the sentences using some, any or no. More than one answer may be possible.
- •3.5. Complete the sentences using a word from the box. There is one word you shouldn’t use. More than one answer may be suitable. Give all possible alternatives.
- •3.6. Choose the correct word in each sentence.
- •3.7. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
- •3.8. Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word in bold.
- •3.9. Complete the sentences using much, many or a lot of. More than one answer may be possible.
- •3.10. Complete the sentences using a little, a few, little or few.
- •3.11. Choose the correct answer.
- •3.12. Complete these sentences using “little” or “few”.
- •3.13. Complete these sentences using “a little” or “a few”.
- •3.14. Complete these sentences using “a few”, “a little”, “very few”, “very little”.
- •3.15. Find the errors in these sentences. Rewrite each sentence.
- •3.16. Choose the best alternative in each case.
- •3.17. Choose the best alternative.
- •3.18. Complete these sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
- •3.19. Complete the following sentences with something, nothing, everything or anything.
- •3.20. Choose the best alternative.
- •3.21. Complete each sentence with one suitable word.
- •3.22. Complete these sentences using the determiners given in brackets.
- •3.23. Put these expressions into the table. Some go into more than one place.
- •3.24. Geography game
- •3.25. Give an English equivalent for these sentences.
- •Unit 4. Count and uncount nouns
- •4.1. Use these uncount nouns to complete the sentences below.
- •4.2. List these words in two columns side by side, one for uncountables and one for countables. Then join the words which have similar meaning.
- •4.3. Put the underlying words under three headings: countable, uncountable, or both.
- •4.4. Decide whether these sentences need the indefinite article a (an).
- •4.5. Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
- •4.10. Use these phrases with “the” and an uncount noun to complete the sentences which follow.
- •4.11. Choose the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •4.12. Put one word in each space. Put a dash (-) if the space should be blank.
- •4.13. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence and contains the word in bold.
- •4.14. Choose the best alternative to complete each sentence.
- •4.15. Choose the most suitable word in each sentence.
- •4.16. Complete each sentence with a suitable word from the box.
- •4.17. Complete each sentence with one suitable word.
- •4.18. Suggest the English for the sentences.
- •Unit 5. The imperative and “let”. Emphatic “do / does”
- •5.6. Supply the English for the sentences.
- •Unit 6. Word order
- •6.1. Read the following sentences and write down their structure using the letters s (for Subject), V (for Verb), o (for Object), and a (for Adverbial).
- •6.2. Change the meaning of these sentences by changing the subject and the object.
- •6.3. Put the adverbs given into the correct place. More than one answer may be suitable.
- •6.4. Put these words and phrases in the right order to make sentences.
- •Consolidation of Part 1 and Part 2
- •Recommended learning resources Reference and grammar books
- •Dictionaries
- •Internet resources
4.1. Use these uncount nouns to complete the sentences below.
information electricity equipment knowledge happiness help advice luggage money traffic |
1. We’ve got a lot of … but it’s not too heavy.
2. At that time my … of German was minimal.
3. I’d like some … about trains, please.
4. They exported a million dollars’ worth of stereo … .
5. Do you have any … on you?
6. If you want my …, I think you ought to start all over again.
7. There’s always a lot of … in the rush hour.
8. Do you cook by gas or …?
9. You can always phone me, if you need any … .
10. Money doesn’t always bring … .
4.2. List these words in two columns side by side, one for uncountables and one for countables. Then join the words which have similar meaning.
tip clothing case advice job information trip work baggage fact travel garment |
4.3. Put the underlying words under three headings: countable, uncountable, or both.
news, meat, money, star, stairs, person, advice, equipment, politics, information, book, job, pepper, bread, energy, work, orange, sandwich, cake, furniture, snow, fish, literature, window, bottle, country, sleep, time, juice, mouse, glass, word, paper, table, question, salt, loaf, hair
Write two sentences using each of the words in the third column, once as a countable noun and once as an uncountable noun, e.g. I like stuffed red peppers. I always add lots of pepper to my food.
4.4. Decide whether these sentences need the indefinite article a (an).
1. He gave us all … advice on what to take with us.
2. I’m sorry. I can’t come. I have … homework to do.
3. She’s doing … investigation of teenage slang in English for her university project.
4. You’ll need … rice if you want to make a Chinese meal.
5. Paul’s getting divorced? That’s … interesting news!
6. I have to buy … film for the holiday. I think I’ll get about five rolls.
7. We saw … beautiful silk and … cotton in Thailand.
4.5. Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
1. We had such a terrible weather that we left the camp-site and got an accommodation in town instead.
2. In the North of England, most houses are made of stones, but in the South bricks are more common.
3. I love antique furnitures, but I would need an advice from a specialist before I bought any. My knowledges in that area are very poor.
4. Her researches are definitely making great progresses these days. She has done a lot of original works recently.
4.6. Personal qualities and skills use a lot of uncountable nouns. For example, we might say that a secretary should have intelligence, reliability, charm and enthusiasm. These are all uncountable nouns. Choose from the list and say what qualities these people should have. Say whether they need some, a lot or a bit of the quality.
Jobs: soldier nurse teacher explorer actor athlete writer surgeon receptionist
Qualities: patience courage determination goodwill charm stamina reliability loyalty energy experience commitment talent creativity intelligence training imagination
4.7. Could I have…? Practise asking for these everyday items and decide whether you must say a or some.
vinegar duster needle thread sellotape tea-bag shoe polish iron pepper chocolate paper rubber glass water tea coffee butter fish cheese drink |
4.8. Odd one out. In each group, one of the nouns is always used in the plural. Which one?
1. sock trouser slipper
2. billiard squash tennis
3. knife scissor razor
4. tracksuit costume dungaree
4.9. Look at the following pairs of sentences. In one the noun in bold is used as a count noun and in the other as an uncount noun. Mark the sentences C for count or U for uncount.
1. Shakespeare’s language is magnificent. ___
It’s easier to work with someone who speaks your own language. ___
2. She has had nine months’ experience as a secretary. ___
The funeral was a painful experience. ___
3. People spend their lives worrying about money. ___
How’s life? ___
4. Are you in San Francisco for business or pleasure? ___
He set up a small travel business. ___
5. She never completely gave up hope. ___
Ken has high hopes of a promotion before the end of the year. ___
6. We hope to come to a general agreement on future action. ___
There was general agreement on the problem. ___
the news about Bill the furniture in the sitting room the traffic in London the advice you gave me the information you need the strength to go on |