(p.
30) COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
Choose the correct
verb/modifier. If the noun in
parentheses is countable, put it in the plural form.
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1. |
How much money do
you need? |
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2. |
Do you have a
few coins for the parking meter? |
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3. |
We read several
stories in our English class last year. |
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4. |
There was a lot
of glass used in the construction of that building. |
|
5. |
The prisoners
were given a slice of bread and a glass of water. |
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6. |
Did you receive some
mail from your brother? |
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7. |
Yes, and my
sister sent me a few letters too. |
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8. |
All of this
equipment must be replaced. |
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9. |
There is a group
of children in the playground. |
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10. |
If your lemonade
is too sour, add a little sugar. |
|
11. |
There are 12
inches in a foot. |
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12. |
My parents gave
me plenty of advice, but I didn't listen... |
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13. |
If your tree
doesn't have many leaves, it might be sick. |
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14. |
I have a lot of
work to do. |
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15. |
I need a drink
of water. |
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16. |
He has had many
jobs since he graduated from CEGEP. |
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17. |
There were lots
of people at the concert. |
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18. |
How much salt did
you put in this soup? |
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19. |
Would you like a
bowl of salad. |
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20. |
We need some new
furniture for this apartment. |
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