Exercises

Unit 79 · Singular and plural

79.1

Complete the sentences

1My eyesight is getting worse. I need glasses .(Example)

The trousers you bought for me fit me.

The jacket you bought for me fit me.

I need scissors to cut this piece of material.

I can’t find my binoculars. Have you seen ?

I went shopping and bought a of jeans.

Where my sunglasses?

I went shopping and bought pair of pyjamas.

I don’t know much about politics. I’m not interested in .

79.2

Complete the sentences

Complete the sentences. Use a word from section B ( news•series etc.).

1‘Have you heard the news ?’ ‘No. What’s happened?’(Example)

The bicycle is a of transport.

A lot of American TV are shown in other countries.

The tiger is an endangered .

There will be a of meetings to discuss the problem.

Fortunately the wasn’t as bad as we expected.

How many of bird are there in the world?

I didn’t have my phone, so I had no of contacting you.

79.3

Choose the correct form of the verb, singular or plural

1Gymnastics is / are my favourite sport. (is is correct)(Example)

My new glasses doesn’t / don’t fit very well.

The police want / wants to interview two men about the robbery.

Physics was / were my favourite subject at school.

It’s a nice place to visit. The people is / are very friendly.

Germany is / are playing Spain tomorrow night. Are you going to watch it?

Does / Do the police know how the accident happened?

Where do / does your family live?

Most people enjoy / enjoys music.

I like this cafe. The st aff here is / are really friendly and efficient.

79.4

Complete the sentences

1Three years is a long time to be without a job.(Example)

Thirty degrees for Tom. He doesn’t like hot weather.

Ten dollars . We need more than that.

Four days for a holiday. You need at least a week.

Twenty kilos . Are you sure you can manage?

79.5

Are these sentences OK

1Three years are a long time to be without a job. Three years is a long time(Example)

2The committee want to change the rules of the club. OK(Example)

Susan was wearing a black jeans.

I like Martin and Jane. They’re very nice persons.

I’m going to buy some new pyjamas.

There was a police directing traffic in the street.

This scissors isn’t very sharp.

The company have decided to open a new factory.

This plant is very rare species.

Twelve hours are a long time to be on a plane. a are them doesn’t pair it glasses some don’t

Theory

Exercises

Unit 79 · Singular and plural

79.1

Complete the sentences

1My eyesight is getting worse. I need glasses .(Example)

The trousers you bought for me fit me.

The jacket you bought for me fit me.

I need scissors to cut this piece of material.

I can’t find my binoculars. Have you seen ?

I went shopping and bought a of jeans.

Where my sunglasses?

I went shopping and bought pair of pyjamas.

I don’t know much about politics. I’m not interested in .

79.2

Complete the sentences

Complete the sentences. Use a word from section B ( news•series etc.).

1‘Have you heard the news ?’ ‘No. What’s happened?’(Example)

The bicycle is a of transport.

A lot of American TV are shown in other countries.

The tiger is an endangered .

There will be a of meetings to discuss the problem.

Fortunately the wasn’t as bad as we expected.

How many of bird are there in the world?

I didn’t have my phone, so I had no of contacting you.

79.3

Choose the correct form of the verb, singular or plural

1Gymnastics is / are my favourite sport. (is is correct)(Example)

My new glasses doesn’t / don’t fit very well.

The police want / wants to interview two men about the robbery.

Physics was / were my favourite subject at school.

It’s a nice place to visit. The people is / are very friendly.

Germany is / are playing Spain tomorrow night. Are you going to watch it?

Does / Do the police know how the accident happened?

Where do / does your family live?

Most people enjoy / enjoys music.

I like this cafe. The st aff here is / are really friendly and efficient.

79.4

Complete the sentences

1Three years is a long time to be without a job.(Example)

Thirty degrees for Tom. He doesn’t like hot weather.

Ten dollars . We need more than that.

Four days for a holiday. You need at least a week.

Twenty kilos . Are you sure you can manage?

79.5

Are these sentences OK

1Three years are a long time to be without a job. Three years is a long time(Example)

2The committee want to change the rules of the club. OK(Example)

Susan was wearing a black jeans.

I like Martin and Jane. They’re very nice persons.

I’m going to buy some new pyjamas.

There was a police directing traffic in the street.

This scissors isn’t very sharp.

The company have decided to open a new factory.

This plant is very rare species.

Twelve hours are a long time to be on a plane. a are them doesn’t pair it glasses some don’t