EXERCISE 7. Count and noncount nouns. (Charts 11-2 + 11-4)
Directions: Add final-sl-os if possible. Otherwise, write a slash (I) in the blank.- I made some mistake - on my algebra test.
- In winter in Alaska, there (@, are) snow on the ground.
- Alaska has a lot of cold weather-.
- We have a lot of storm- in the winter.
- There (is, are) some chalk- in this classroom.
- Be sure to give the new couple my best wish -.
- I want to wish them good luck -.
- Thunder- and lightning - can be scary for children and animals.
- Gold- (is, are) expensive. Diamond (is, are) expensive too.
- I admire Prof. Yoo for her extensive knowledge of organic farming methods.
- Prof. Yoo has a lot of good idea- and strong opinion -.
- Teaching children to read requires patience.
- Doctors take care of patient.
- Mr. Fernandez's English is improving. He's making a lot of progress -
- Automobiles are the biggest source of pollution- in most cities.
- Engineers build bridge across river - and other body - of
water -.
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EXERCISE 8. Noncount abstractlons. (Chart 11-4)
Directions: Complete the sentences in Column A with words from Column B. The
completed sentences will be common sayings in English.
mob: Ignorance is bliss. +:BL~s(~wP
("Ignorance is bliss" is a saying. It means: If you know about problems, you have
. to worry about them and solve them. If you don't know about problems, you can
avoid them and be happy [blirs = happ~~ness]. Do you agree with this saying?)
Column A - Ignorance is
- Honesty is -
- Time is -
- Laughter is -
- Beauty is -
- Knowledge is -
- Experience is -
Column B
A. the best teacher.
B. the best medicine.. , , , , , , , , , : ,.
C. power.. ' .:; 1.
JD. bliss. ,..
E. in the eye of the beholder. -:; .: ,':... ,;
F. money. ,
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