Articles and Definite/Indefinite Nouns
True or False: The article A/An can be used with singular count nouns and non-count nouns
FALSE (only with singular count nouns)
Every cell in a person's body contains this.
DNA
To promise something is true.
ASSURE
Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
INNOCENT
Where was I born
PHILADELPHIA
True or False: Some can be used with plural count nouns and non-count nouns.
True
This person goes to a crime scene, collects evidence and analyzes it.
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law, in criminal cases this is the government.
PLAINTIFF
To improve the quality value of something.
ENHANCE
When did I start teaching English? Must know month and year.
April 2024
Fill in the blank with the correct article:
_____ manager who trains works has a lot of responsibility.
A
Which of the following statements is true:
A. People expect DNA evidence to be used in court.
B. People distrust DNA evidence.
C. DNA evidence is not admissible in court.
A. People expect DNA evidence to be used in court.
To give evidence as a witness in a court of law
TESTIFY
The formal decision made by a jury in a trial.
VERDICT
I have lived in 6 US cities and visited 9 other countries. Name at least 5 of the 15 cities/countries
CITIES I HAVE LIVED IN 6
PHILADELPHIA, TAMPA, MONTERREY, SAN DIEGO, NYC, LOS ANGELES
COUNTRIES I HAVE VISITED 9
PORTUGAL, MEXICO, CANADA, ENGLAND, FRANCE, CZECHIA, GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS, ITALY
The article THE is sometimes used with certain types of singular generic count nouns. Name two of the three types of generic count nouns that can use the article THE.
Species of Animals
Inventions
Musical Instruments
In court, forensic scientists must:
A. Speak English well enough to be understood.
B. Know how to explain science to people with no scientific training.
C. Have gotten As in Science and Math in school.
B. Know how to explain science to people with no scientific training.
To be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, or trial.
PRESIDE
Having or showing distrust in someone or something.
SUSPICIOUS
What languages do I know how to speak?
ENGLISH
True or False: A singular count noun is always preceded by an article, a possessive adjective or the words "this" or "that"
TRUE
What is the idiom that means "flexible, unprejudiced and understanding."
TO BE OPEN MINDED
To interfere with something in a harmful or unauthorized way.
TAMPER
Free from bias, judgment, or preconceived opinions.
UNPREJUDICED
I have degrees or certificates from three different universities. Name one of them.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
USC -- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UCSD -- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO