Singular And Plural Nouns Quiz!

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

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There are three rooms in my apartment.

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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,... see moreit'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 an 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!
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2. There ________ a big dog outside. (is/are)

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There is a(one) big dog outside.

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

Explanation

Three cats are sleeping on the bed.

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

Explanation

The word "lake" is the singular subject of the sentence. In English grammar, the verb needs to agree with the subject in number, which is known as subject-verb agreement. Since "lake" is singular, the verb must also be singular. The singular form of the verb "be" is "is." Therefore, the correct sentence is: "There is a large lake near my home."

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

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One student is in the room.

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

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

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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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8. There__________________ one______________ sleeping on the bed. 

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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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9. There______________________ two _______________ in the barn.

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

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

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more than one person, without you=they

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

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You and another person or persons=we

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

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Something that is not human=it

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There ----------- three rooms in my apartment. (is/are)
There ________ a big dog outside. (is/are)
Three cats______________ sleeping on the bed. (is/are)
There ____  a large lake near my home. (is/are)
There______________________ one student in the room. (is/are)
There ----------- three ------------ in the vase.
There------------------------ fifteen-------------------- in the...
There__________________ one______________ sleeping on the bed. 
There______________________ two _______________ in the barn.
There--------- a large ------------------- in the distance.
What pronoun can be used to refer to 'Two boys'? (they/that)
Use the correct pronoun for 'My friend and I'. (we/them)
What pronoun can be used to refer to "The large building"?...
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