Collective nouns
Our team ___ playing really well this season.
a) is b) are c) be
a) is
The ____ is fantastic today.
a) weathers b)whether c)weather
c)weather
That was an excellent ___ of advice.
a) piece b) part c) type
a) piece
The staff ___ meeting to discuss the new schedule.
a) is b) are c) am
b) are (collective group)
I'll put on _____ clean trousers
a) a b) an c)some
c)some
There isn’t much ___ left in the fridge.
a) milks b) milk c) a milk
b) milk
I’d like a small ___ of bread, please.
a) piece b) slice c) loaf
a) piece b) slice c) loaf
The government ___ introducing a new law next month.
a) is b) are c) were
a – “government” seen as one organisation.
The _____ of the city are a bit dangerous.
a) outskirt b) outskirts c)outkirt
b) outskirts
We made great ___ on the project this week.
a) progresses b) progress c) progressing
b) progress
She gave me a useful ___ of information.
a) piece b) part c) pair
a) piece
The staff ___ all taking their holidays this week, so the office is quiet.
a) is b) are c) was
b) are (individual people)
My class ___ very friendly and motivated.
a) were b) are c) is
c) is
I don’t have enough ___ to buy a new phone.
a) money b) moneys c) coin
a) money
He bought a beautiful ___ of sunglasses last week.
a) piece b) pair c) set
b) pair
My family ___ all coming to visit for Christmas.
a) is b) are c) was
b) are (everyone in my family)
I need to buy new swimming _______.
a)short b) shots c)shorts
c)shorts
Her advice ___ always helpful.
a) are b) is c) have been
b) is
I heard an interesting ___ of news this morning.
a) bit b) part c) piece
c) piece
The government ___ divided in their opinions on this issue.
a) is b) are c) be
b – “government” seen as individual members.