Uncountable & Countable
This is the determiner you should use with an uncountable noun like "advice" instead of "an".
We use determiners like some, any, much, little with uncountable nouns, not a/an.
This is the verb form (singular/plural) that follows the uncountable noun "news".
Uncountable nouns ending in -*s* (like news, physics, politics) always take a singular verb.
This word can be used as a determiner before both countable and uncountable nouns.
Determiners like some, any, enough, more, most can be used with both types of nouns.
We use this word to talk about two people or things together.
Both refers to two entities. All refers to three or more.
This word means "all of" something and is used with singular nouns.
The whole + singular noun (e.g., the whole day, the whole story).
This common phrase is used to make the uncountable noun "information" countable, as in "I heard ____ of information."
Use phrases like a piece of, a bit of, a slice of to quantify uncountable nouns.
These nouns, like "trousers" and "scissors," always take this kind of verb.
Nouns for things with two parts (clothes, tools) are always plural and take a plural verb.
This determiner means "almost no" and is used only with countable nouns.
A few means "some."
Few (without the article) has a negative meaning, "almost no."
The same applies to a little (some) and little (almost none) for uncountable nouns.
This word can be used as a pronoun, as in "____ of us has a role to play."
Each can function as a pronoun. Every cannot. You cannot say "Every of us."
This pair of words is used to refer to one or the other of two possibilities.
Either means "one or the other."
Neither means "not one and not the other."
The word "time" is uncountable in this sentence: "We had a great time at the party." (true/false)
Many nouns can be both countable and uncountable. "Time" is uncountable when referring to the concept, but countable when meaning an experience or a specific moment. In this example, it is countable (so, false).
In this sentence, a singular or plural verb is acceptable: "The committee ____ unable to agree on a decision."?
Collective nouns (e.g., committee, staff, team) can take both a singular verb (viewing the group as one unit) and a plural verb (viewing the group as individuals).
Identify a pronoun in this sentence: "I have several books, but you can borrow either."
A pronoun stands alone, while a determiner comes before a noun. Here, "either" replaces "either book." It is a pronoun.
The verb form that follows "All of the cake ____ eaten."
When all refers to an uncountable noun (like "cake"), it takes a singular verb.
When it refers to plural countable nouns (e.g., "all of the students"), it takes a plural verb.
The formal verb form for this sentence: "Neither of the candidates ____ suitable for the job."
In formal English and for exams like CAE, neither and either are followed by a singular verb.
The definite article is incorrectly used in this sentence. Identify it: "The money is the root of all evil."
We do not use the definite article to talk about things in a general sense. Correct: "Money is the root of all evil."
This expression, when followed by "of + plural noun," usually takes a plural verb, as in "____ of people are waiting."
"A number of..." is followed by a plural verb. "The number of..." is followed by a singular verb (e.g., The number of people is large).
This word is a determiner and can never be used as a pronoun:
1) every
2) each
3) no
Answer: 1 and 3.
No and every are always determiners. You cannot say "Every of them" or "No of it." You must use none or each/every one as pronouns.
Correct the error: "Both my brother enjoys hiking."
Both my brothers enjoy... / Both of my brothers enjoy...)
Both is always followed by a plural noun and a plural verb.
Correct this sentence: "I've read the all book already."
I've read the whole book / all of the book already
The correct structures are "the whole + noun" or "all of the + noun."
Complete this sentence correctly: "The/A/- science not as popular as it should be in schools."
Answer: '- (no article)'. "Science" as a general field of study is uncountable and takes a singular verb. "The sciences" (countable) refers to specific branches like physics and biology.
The correct verb for this sentence: "Thirty pounds ____ a lot to pay for a book."
When a plural number describes a single amount or quantity, it is treated as a singular subject and takes a singular verb.
This word is a pronoun and can never be used as a determiner before a noun: no or none?
None means "not one" or "not any" and is used alone. You cannot say "none people"; you must say "no people" or "none of the people."
Explain the difference in meaning: "She had a bag in each hand." vs. "Every student passed the exam."
Each focuses on individual items in a group.
Every refers to all members of a group of three or more, seen as a collective.
Complete this sentence correctly for a formal context: "None of the evidence ____ been submitted to the court."
When none refers to an uncountable noun (like evidence), it must be followed by a singular verb, even in formal contexts.
With countable plural nouns, a plural verb is more common in informal speech, but a singular verb is formally correct.