Singular and plural nouns: esercizi di formazione delle parole A1

8 esercizi di livello A1 (Competenze Lessicali) su “Singular and plural nouns”, con soluzioni. Svolgi ogni attività e controllala subito. Gratis, senza account.

AbilitàCompetenze Lessicali
LivelloA1 Principiante
Esercizi8
Spazi50
Argomento8 di 9

Prima di iniziare. 8 esercizi. Completa ogni spazio, poi controlla le risposte.

  • help
  • jeans
  • man
  • sunglasses
  • tooth
  • water

Esercizio 1. Complete the spelling rules in column A with the plural endings below.

18 spazi
  • -es -es -ies -s -s -s -ves
A Spelling rulesB Examples
1) To make the plural of most nouns we add 1) singer – singers2
2) If the noun ends in -s, -sh, -ch, -z, or -x, we add 3) 4 5
3) If the noun ends in -o, we add or sometimes 6)
4) If the noun ends in a consonant – -y, we change -y to 7) 8 9 10
5) If the noun ends in a vowel + -y, we add 11)
6) If the noun ends in -f or -fe, we change -f or -fe to 12)

Esercizio 2. Complete column B in exercise 1 with the underlined nouns in the text below. Write the singular and plural forms.

  • Famous families
  • WILL SMITH is a famous actor. His wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, is an actress, singer and businesswoman. They have got two children, Jaden and Willow. Jaden is an actor too – the star of ‘The Karate Kid’ – and Willow is a singer and dancer. The family have got a charity, The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation. It helps poor young people in American cities.
  • SERENA AND VENUS WILLIAMS come from a large family – with five girls and no boys! They are both famous tennis players. Venus is the winner of seven singles Grand Slams. She is the first black woman to be Number 1 in the world. Venus has got a clothes company that makes dresses, skirts and tops. Serena is the winner of more tennis matches than any other female player. She speaks French, Italian and Spanish – and English, of course. She has got a tattoo of a heart on her neck.

Esercizio 3. Which rules in exercise 1 do these nouns follow? Write 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

5 spazi
  • a)
    dictionary 4
  • b)
    day
  • c)
    knife
  • d)
    box
  • e)
    potato
  • f)
    brother

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Esercizio 4. Complete the sentences with the plural forms of the nouns in exercise 3.

6 spazi
  • 1
    There are seven in a week.
  • 2
    We’ve got fifteen English on the shelf in our classroom.
  • 3
    I’ve got a sister and two
  • 4
    I keep my CDs in two under my bed.
  • 5
    Let’s have steak, and peas for dinner.
  • 6
    Can you put the plates, , forks and spoons on the table, please?

0 su 6 risposte

Esercizio 5. Look at the italic words in the text in exercise 2. Add them to the rules below. If possible, write the singular and plural forms.

3 spazi
  • 1
    Some nouns have irregular plural forms.
  • 2
    Some nouns are always plural
  • 3
    Some nouns have no plural form. We call these uncountable nouns.

Esercizio 6. Complete the sentences with the words below. Sometimes you need to change the form.

6 spazi
  • help
  • jeans
  • man
  • sunglasses
  • tooth
  • water
  • 1
    Can you give me some with my homework? It’s very difficult.
  • 2
    ‘I’m thirsty.’ ‘Have a glass of ’
  • 3
    Always brush your Before you go to bed.
  • 4
    The sun is very bright. Where are my ?
  • 5
    Joe has got a white top and blue
  • 6
    Can you see those two Over there? They’re my uncles.

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Esercizio 7. Write the plural forms of the nouns below. Use a dictionary to help you.

6 spazi
  • 1
    key
  • 2
    half
  • 3
    ski
  • 4
    mouse
  • 5
    sheep
  • 6
    roof

0 su 6 risposte

Esercizio 8. Rewrite the following sentences with plural forms. Use the numbers in brackets.

6 spazi
  • 1
    Our flat has got a bedroom. (six)
  • 2
    We’ve got a class before lunch. (four)
  • 3
    Matt has got a shelf in his room. (five)
  • 4
    My sister has got a child. (three)
  • 5
    I’ve got a party this weekend. (two)
  • 6
    My friend has got a photo on his phone. (sixty)

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