_Count & Non-Count Nouns_
(Correct any errors)
(Correct any errors)
All of my moneys are gone!
All of my money is gone!
Rita insisted to pay for the entire meal for all sixty guests.
insisted on paying
Jim seems like a decent guy, but there is something about him that just hits me the wrong way.
-Mistake: "hits me the wrong way"
-Should be: "rubs me the wrong way"
Kim works at Ikea. She ____________ (work) there _____ 5 years.
has worked
for
We really enjoy listening ________ upbeat music while we cook dinner.
a) no preposition
b) at
c) to
to
Larry was born with bright green eyes, two birthmarks and lots of thick, dark hairs.
-Mistake: "lots of thick, dark hairs"
-Correction: lots of thick dark hair
Steven couldn't afford buying the mansion, so he settled for the more modest house downtown.
Correction: Steven couldn't afford to buy the...
I don't know which car to buy. I haven't made my mind yet.
I haven't made up my mind yet.
Janet _____________ (go) to a workshop on leadership skills last week.
went
It's difficult to concentrate ____ my work with all of that construction going on next door.
concentrate on
I like my teacher, but she gives the students way too many homeworks.
-Mistake: "way too many homeworks"
-Correction: way too much homework
Before stopping at the grocery store, I should remember to pick up a bottle of wine for Larry's party this weekend.
No correction required.
Don't lose your time doing that task. We have more important things to do.
Don't waste your time...
The Johnsons have lived in the neighbourhood ______ a very long time.
for
All members need to take care ______ all outstanding tasks before departing for their next postings.
of
This weekend I will help my friend move all of his boxes, bicycles, furnitures and garden tools to his new house.
-Mistake: furnitures
-Correction: furniture
Don't spend too much time to sit on the beach because you don't want to miss seeing all of the beautiful attractions.
Correction: Don't spend too much time sitting...
The healthcare system in Canada is heads and toes above the healthcare system in the U.S.
heads and shoulders above
I ___________ (not think) about that since I was a child.
haven't thought
Linda borrowed the book _________ her coworker and now she wants to return it to him.
from
I received some informations from the company stating that they don't ship their products to Canada.
-Mistake: "some informations"
-Correction: some information
I hesitated calling Jordan because the last time we spoke he was very angry and uncommunicative.
Correction: I hesitated to call Jordan...
I can't decide whether to go to Cuba or the Dominican. I'm beside the fence about it.
I'm on the fence...
Sarah plays the piano beautifully. How long ______ she __________ the piano?
has she played
Are you aware __________ the discounts available to military members?
aware of