My Grammar Lab, Units 1-6 Quiz

What type of noun is 'cat': singular or plural?

• singular

• plural

Answer explanation

"A singular noun is a word that refers to only one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'cat' is a singular noun because it refers to one individual animal."

Select the pair in which both nouns are plural:

• frog and dog

• children and foot

• toys & pictures

• chair & eggs

Answer explanation

A plural noun is a word that names more than one person, place, thing, or idea

• "Most plural nouns end in 'e' or 'es.'

• True
• False

"What is the plural form of 'family'?"

• Familys

• Familyes

• Families

• Familys'

Answer explanation

When a noun ends in a consonant followed by the letter "y," the plural is formed by changing the "y" to "i" and adding "es."

Which sentence correctly pairs a singular noun with the appropriate verb?

• The cat is chasing a mouse.

• The dogs is barking loudly.

• The tree are swaying in the wind.

• The teacher are grading papers.

Answer explanation

We use different verb forms with singular and plaural nouns;

Our teacher is Canadian.

The train leaves at 6:54.

Choose the sentence that correctly matches a plural noun with the appropriate verb.

• The child are playing in the park.
  

• The students is excited about the trip.
  

• The birds are singing in the morning.
  

• The car is parked outside.

Answer explanation

We use different verb forms with singular and plural noun:

The students are Chinese.

The buses leave from Kowloon Tong.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a countable noun?

• She has a lot of information to share.

• I bought three breads at the store.

• There are several books on the shelf.

• He enjoys playing music in the evening.

Answer explanation

Information, music and milk is uncountable.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an uncountable noun related to food?

• I would like two sugars in my tea.

• He ordered three rices with his meal.

• We need more fruits for the salad.

• She bought some cheese for the sandwich.

Answer explanation

Uncountable nouns are things we can't count.

Please complete the following sentence:

I am cooking dinner. Would you like ___ ___?

• some meats

• a meat

• a meats

• some meat

Which sentence is incorrect?

• I love to eat apples.

• I haven't got a lot of rices.

• We've got a lot of luggage.

• Can I have two boxes of eggs please?