Singular And Plural Nouns Quiz!

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Ready to test your skills in distinguishing singular and plural Nouns? Assessing your proficiency in this fundamental aspect of English can be enlightening. Before delving into advanced English, it's essential to grasp the basics, including the rules for forming plurals and singular forms of words.
Do you feel confident in your ability to apply these rules to both nouns and verbs? In this quiz, your task is to select the appropriate noun and verb based on contextual cues, challenging your understanding of grammar conventions.
Whether you're seeking to reaffirm your knowledge or learn something new, this quiz offers Read morean excellent opportunity. Share it with fellow learners to foster a collaborative approach to mastering English grammar. Let's dive into the quiz and see how well you can differentiate between singular and plural nouns and verbs. Best of luck!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    There______________________ two _______________ in the barn.

    • A.

      Is/ horses

    • B.

      Are/horse

    • C.

      Are/horses

    • D.

      Is/horse

    Correct Answer
    C. Are/horses
    Explanation
    Two means more than one so you need the -s ending. Since there are two, you would say, "There are two horses..."

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  • 2. 

    There__________________ one______________ sleeping on the bed. 

    • A.

      Is/cat

    • B.

      Are/cat

    • C.

      Are/cats

    • D.

      Is/cats

    Correct Answer
    A. Is/cat
    Explanation
    One means singular so you do not need the -s ending. Since there is one, you would say, "There is one cat..." or "One cat is sleeping on the bed."

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  • 3. 

    There ----------- three ------------ in the vase.

    • A.

      Is/flower

    • B.

      Are/flower

    • C.

      Are/flowers

    • D.

      Is/flowers

    Correct Answer
    C. Are/flowers
    Explanation
    Three means more than one so you need the -s ending. Since there are three, you would say, "There are three flowers ..." or "Three flowers are in the vase

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  • 4. 

    There--------- a large ------------------- in the distance.

    • A.

      Is/ mountain

    • B.

      Are/mountain

    • C.

      Are/ mountains

    • D.

      Is/mountains

    Correct Answer
    A. Is/ mountain
    Explanation
    "A" means one so you do not need the -s ending. Since there is one, you would say, "There is a large mountain ..." or "A large mountain is in the distance."

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  • 5. 

    There------------------------ fifteen-------------------- in the classroom. 

    • A.

      Are/student

    • B.

      Is/student

    • C.

      Are/students

    • D.

      Is/students

    Correct Answer
    C. Are/students
    Explanation
    Fifteen means more than one so you need the -s ending. Since there are fifteen, you would say, "There are fifteen students ..." or "Fifteen students are in the classroom."

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  • 6. 

    There______________________ one student in the room. (is/are)

    Correct Answer
    is
    Explanation
    One student is in the room.

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  • 7. 

    Three cats______________ sleeping on the bed. (is/are)

    Correct Answer
    are
    Explanation
    Three cats are sleeping on the bed.

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  • 8. 

    There ____  a large lake near my home. (is/are)

    Correct Answer
    is
    Explanation
    There is a(one) large lake.

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  • 9. 

    There ----------- three rooms in my apartment. (is/are)

    Correct Answer
    are
    Explanation
    There are three rooms in my apartment.

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  • 10. 

    There ___________ a big dog outside. (is/are)

    Correct Answer
    is
    Explanation
    There is a(one) big dog outside.

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  • 11. 

    Use the correct pronoun for 'My friend and I'. (we/them)

    Correct Answer
    we
    Explanation
    You and another person or persons=we

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  • 12. 

    What pronoun can be used to refer to 'Two boys'? (they/that)

    Correct Answer
    They
    Explanation
    more than one person, without you=they

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  • 13. 

    What pronoun can be used to refer to "The large building"? (it/is)

    Correct Answer
    it
    Explanation
    Something that is not human=it

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Heather Baxter |BSc (Elementary Education and Teaching) |
K-12 English Expert
Heather is an educator, with four years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching. She is skilled in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently works as an Elementary School Teacher at Pinellas County Schools. She made a career transition one year ago to explore a new path in writing and copy editing. Heather's specialization lies in curriculum development and educational materials, but she maintains versatility to work across various industries. Known for her keen attention to detail and a deep passion for language, she possesses a sharp eye for precision.

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