Singular & Plural Nouns

Grammar Lessons

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World Travel

For beginners to intermediate levels in ESL

Part 1.
A grammar quiz on when to pluralize the word "country"

Purpose: Assess then teach

Instructor:

Explain: "country" is used with singular nouns, while "countries is used with plural nouns.

Easy Explainer:
Single = One (1) Country

Plural = Two (2) Countries

1) Either read the questions aloud or ask students to read them.

2) Students record their answers.

3) Then together, check the answers together, and review why the answer is "countries" or "country"

 

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  1. Answer as a class:
    1. The United Nations is an international group made up of ___.
    A) country
    B) countries

    2. Canada is a member ____ of the United Nations.
    A) country
    B) countries

    3. The Olympics is a global event where athletes from different ____ compete against each other.
    A) country
    B) countries

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  1. Now let the students try on their own, and give the answers afterward
    3. In geography, the study of a ___ and its lands are an important part of the lesson.
    A) country
    B) countries
  2. Challenge the students to answer these on their own
    4. A ____ can border with several other ____.
    A) country, countries
    B) country, country

    5. A ____ might border with only one other ____
    A) country, countries
    B) country, country

    6. Russia has the most neighboring ___ in the world.
    A) country
    B) countries

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  1. 4. A passport allows a person to enter and exit different ___.
    A) country
    B) countries
  2. 5. The flag of a ___ is often displayed at international events to represent their nation.
    A) country
    B) countries

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  1. Ask about the vocabulary: goods, services, international trade
    Explain the clues of good(s) and service(s)
    6. The exchange of goods and services between ___ is known as international trade.
    A) country
    B) countries
  2. Ask about the key vocabulary: Political/borders, diplomatic efforts
    Explain the clues of border(s), agreement(s) diplomatic effort(s)
    7. Political borders between ___ are made through agreements, and other diplomatic efforts.
    A) country
    B) countries

    Test students on their knowledge of when to use country and countries when an apostrophe ( 's) is in the sentance.
    8. A _____'s political border is made through agreements, and other diplomatic efforts.
    A) country
    B) countries

 

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Answers:

 

Part 2.
A grammar quiz on the usage of "there is" and "there are"

Instructor:
Step 1

Explain "there is" is used with singular nouns, while "there are" is used with plural nouns.

1) Model the first 2 questions and explain why the answer.

2) Either read the questions aloud or ask students to read them.

3) Students record their answers. Perhaps assign students odd and even numbers so they cannot copy/cheat off one another.

4) Then check the answers together, and review why the answer is "there is" or "there are"

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  1. In Paris, __________ many beautiful sights to see.
    a. there are
    b. there is
  2. In Tokyo, _____ the Sensoji Temple, it overlooks the city
    a) there are
    b) there is

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  1. 3. In Rio de Janeiro, __________ a famous statue of Christ the Redeemer
    a. there are
    b. there is

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  1. 4. In New York City, __________ many famous landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.
    a. there are
    b. there is

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  1. 5. In Sydney, __________ a large opera house that is a popular tourist destination.
    a. there are
    b. there is

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  1. 6. In Rome, __________ many ancient ruins and museums to visit.
    a. there are
    b. there is

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  1. 7. In Cape Town, __________ a famous mountain called Table Mountain.
    a. there are
    b. there is

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  1. 8. In Beijing, __________ the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
    a. there are
    b. there is

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Step 2 
Assessment: First test what students already know, then reiterate with examples

Answers:

  1. a. there are
  2. a. there are
  3. b. there is
  4. a. there are
  5. b. there is
  6. a. there are
  7. b. there is
  8. b. there is

Step 3

Teach Examples

There are many / There are several

There is a / there is the

Step 4