Worked example 1
I can see three ___ on the table.
Remember: Look at the number before the blank. Is it more than one?
- There is more than one, so the word has to change. "box" takes -es.
- We write "boxes".
Say when there is more than one of something
Questions in this subject are always in English
The text is what is being learned, so translating it would change the exercise. Explanations still follow your chosen language.
Follow this one with me, a step at a time. Try to guess each step first.
Common mistakes
- Left the noun unchanged. A countable noun still needs a plural form.
- Added -es to a word that only needs -s.
- Added a plain -s where the ending needs -es.
One at a time. A wrong answer gets a second try, so have a go.
Question 1
My bag has three ___ in it.
Question 2
I have one ruler and two ___.
Question 3
We have two ___ at home.
Topic quiz
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