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Which of the following is an uncountable noun?
Which of the following is an uncountable noun?
- cereal
- money (correct)
- pepper
- cheese
The plural form of 'tooth' is 'tooths'.
The plural form of 'tooth' is 'tooths'.
False (B)
What is the meaning of the idiom 'piece of cake'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'piece of cake'?
very easy
A ___ of bread is required for the recipe.
A ___ of bread is required for the recipe.
Match the following countable nouns with their plural forms:
Match the following countable nouns with their plural forms:
Which of the following correctly identifies the plural form of 'apple'?
Which of the following correctly identifies the plural form of 'apple'?
The phrase 'Is there any food?' is an example of using 'some' correctly.
The phrase 'Is there any food?' is an example of using 'some' correctly.
How many loaves of bread are on the shopping list?
How many loaves of bread are on the shopping list?
I need to buy _____ milk. (Use 'a little' or 'a few')
I need to buy _____ milk. (Use 'a little' or 'a few')
Match the following items with their quantities:
Match the following items with their quantities:
Which article would be correct before the word 'university'?
Which article would be correct before the word 'university'?
The article 'The' can be used with uncountable nouns.
The article 'The' can be used with uncountable nouns.
What is the correct article before 'MTR station'?
What is the correct article before 'MTR station'?
___ Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building.
___ Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building.
Match the articles to their uses:
Match the articles to their uses:
Which form is used for predictions/statements of fact?
Which form is used for predictions/statements of fact?
The present simple tense is used to describe fixed arrangements in the near future.
The present simple tense is used to describe fixed arrangements in the near future.
What is the future form appropriate for talking about future plans or decisions that have already been made?
What is the future form appropriate for talking about future plans or decisions that have already been made?
The train ___ in 5 minutes.
The train ___ in 5 minutes.
Match the following sentences with their appropriate future forms:
Match the following sentences with their appropriate future forms:
Which of the following sentences reflects an on-the-spot decision?
Which of the following sentences reflects an on-the-spot decision?
The present continuous form can be used to make predictions based on observations.
The present continuous form can be used to make predictions based on observations.
List one use of the future form 'will'.
List one use of the future form 'will'.
Which of the following is an example of a gerund?
Which of the following is an example of a gerund?
The verb 'decide' can only be followed by a gerund.
The verb 'decide' can only be followed by a gerund.
Provide an example of a verb that can be followed by both a gerund and a to-infinitive with a change in meaning.
Provide an example of a verb that can be followed by both a gerund and a to-infinitive with a change in meaning.
I am looking forward to _______ (visit) my family next month.
I am looking forward to _______ (visit) my family next month.
Match the following verbs with their appropriate form they are followed by:
Match the following verbs with their appropriate form they are followed by:
The preposition 'to' in 'looking forward to' is followed by a to-infinitive.
The preposition 'to' in 'looking forward to' is followed by a to-infinitive.
What form follows the verb 'mind'?
What form follows the verb 'mind'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund?
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Study Notes
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
- Countable nouns can be singular or plural.
- Uncountable nouns have only singular form and cannot be counted.
- Countable plural nouns are formed by adding "-s" or"-es" to the noun.
- Some uncountable nouns can be "quantified" using container quantifiers.
Container Quantifiers for Food
- We use container quantifiers to express the quantity of uncountable nouns.
Idiom Corner
- The idiom "a piece of cake" means very easy.
Determiners
- Determiners are words that come before nouns and tell us about the noun.
- Countable nouns can be singular or plural.
- Uncountable nouns have singular form only.
Some and Any
- Some is used in positive sentences and questions that expect a positive answer.
- Any is used in negative sentences and questions.
A few and A little
- A few describes a small number of countable nouns.
- A little describes a small amount of uncountable nouns.
Something, Someone and Somewhere
- They are used to refer to non-specific things, people, or places.
Articles
- "A"/"an" is used before countable singular nouns.
- "The" can be used before countable singular/plural nouns and uncountable nouns.
- "The" is used when the noun is specific.
- "The" is used before names of:
- Rivers
- Mountain Ranges
- Oceans and Seas
- Deserts
- Groups of Islands
- Hotels
- Cinemas
- Political Bodies
- "The" is used with words related to entertainment, transport, and musical instruments.
Gerunds and Infinitives
- A gerund is a verb acting as a noun, formed by adding "-ing" to a verb.
- To-infinitive is formed by adding "to" before the basic form of a verb.
- Gerunds and to-infinitives are used after verbs and prepositions.
Future Forms
- There are four ways to talk about the future:
- Will: for predictions/statements of fact
- Is/am/are going to: for predictions and intentions
- Present continuous: for arrangements
- Present simple: for scheduled events
Talking about the future (be going to/ will)
- Will is used:
- For predictions
- For promises or offers
- For on-the-spot decisions
- Be going to is used:
- For future plans and decisions already made
- For predictions based on observations or knowledge
Present Tense (with future meaning)
- Present continuous is used for fixed arrangements in the near future, especially with time words.
- Present simple is used for scheduled events that are outside our control.
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