Posts Tagged ‘Nouns’
Nouns, verbs and adjectives + prepositions
Can you replace the prepositions which are missing?
Read MorePlural nouns with no singular and nouns which are singular
Some nouns look plural but are singular; and some nouns are only used in the plural. Do you know which?
Read MorePlural nouns and nouns with no singular
Home 1. [Multiple choice] Where ………… my pyjamas ? Answers for Quiz [1]. 1. is 2. are (correct) 2. [Multiple choice] When ……………… the gymnastics on TV? Answers for Quiz [2]. 1. was (correct) 2. were 3. [Multiple choice] Your belongings …………… left behind in the van. Answers for Quiz [3]. 1.…
Read MoreNoun Collocations
Try this gapfillers exercise on noun collocations to improve English language skills. Learn English online with gapfillers exercises.
Read MoreDependent prepositions – nouns
helping you choose the right preposition
Read MoreBuilding noun phrases using ‘with’ and ‘for’
A common way of adding information after a noun is by using ‘with’ or ‘for’ Phrases using with show the relationship between the main noun and its features. Men’s trousers with a generous elasticated waist. (The elasticated waist is a feature of the design of the trousers) Phrases using for link the main noun to…
Read MoreCountable and uncountable nouns
An exercise which asks you to select countable and uncountable nouns to fill the gaps.
Read MoreCountable and uncountable nouns
A reminder of the rules for countable and uncountable nouns
Read MoreNouns + an infinitive and nouns + a preposition and -ing 3
Some nouns can be followed by an infinitive; others can be followed by a preposition + the -ing form of the verb They all had a determination to succeed. She had no sense of being inadequate. Can you choose the correct structure? 1. [Multiple choice] We’ve made a decision …………… our car for…
Read MoreNouns + an infinitive and nouns + a preposition and -ing 2
Some nouns can be followed by an infinitive; others can be followed by a preposition + the -ing form of the verb They all had a determination to succeed. She had no sense of being inadequate. Can you choose the correct structure? 1. [Multiple choice] She doesn’t want to move away – she…
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