Countable & Uncountable Nouns Exercises PDFSet 4: Quantifying Uncountable Nouns & Mixed Practice
20 questions·15 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.I bought two ___ of bread at the bakery.
a) loavesb) breadsc) barsd) packets
2.Can you pass me ___ ? I need to cut this fabric. (one tool)
a) a scissorb) a scissorsc) scissord) a pair of scissors
3.Pour me a ___ of water, please.
a) waterb) loafc) glassd) bar
4.I need a new ___ . These ones are too old. (legwear)
a) pair of trousersb) trouserc) trousersd) a trousers
5.I need ___ of milk for the recipe.
a) a milkb) a cartonc) milksd) one milk
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.loaves
2.a pair of scissors
3.glass
4.pair of trousers
5.a carton
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."loaves"(a)
The correct quantifier for bread is 'a loaf of bread' — plural 'two loaves of bread'. 'Bars' are for chocolate or soap, and 'packets' are for crisps or biscuits.
2."a pair of scissors"(d)
'Scissors' is always plural. You cannot say 'a scissor' or 'a scissors'. Use 'a pair of scissors' to refer to one tool.
3."glass"(c)
'Water' is uncountable. To quantify it, use a container: 'a glass of water'. 'Loaf' is for bread, 'bar' is for chocolate or soap.
4."pair of trousers"(a)
'Trousers' is always plural. For one item, say 'a pair of trousers'. You cannot say 'a trouser' or 'a trousers'.
5."a carton"(b)
'Milk' is uncountable. To quantify it, use a container: 'a carton of milk'. You cannot say 'a milk' or 'milks'.
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