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4 Avoid common Mistakes AS 1. Do not use a/an with noncount nouns. Vm doing a research on eating habits. 2. Do not make noncount nouns plural or use them with a plural verb, advice My teacher gave me some useful advices. 3. Do not use these or those with noncount nouns. this information is 'hope theseinformations.are useful. 4. Use how much with noncount nouns, and use how many with count nouns, much many How many money do you have? How much classes did you take? Editing Task Find and correct the mistakes on this school’s website. Hotel and Restaurant Program Frequently Asked Questions 1. Where can | get an information about the study program? | Look on the department website for these informations. You can also find an important news on the website and lots of helpful information. | 2. How much classes can I take each semester? | Students can take four to six classes each semester. | 3. Is there modern equipments at the college? | Yes, our kitchens have brand-new equipment! The college also has new | furnitures and computers. 4, How many homework do professors assign? Every class is different, but professors will always help you if you have a problem with your homeworks. 5. Does the school give an advice about employment and works? Yes! Our career counselor has knowledges about local employers perfect for you. Escaneado con CamScanner Grammar for Writing writing About Meals writers use both noncount and count nouns when they write about things such as food. remember: . Use units of measure to show amounts of Noncount ii count nouns, so you ean make them singular a. uitnaie Units of measure include COUNT NOUN NONCOUNT NOUN, Ignacioused two pounds of "fishin his fish soup. lalwayshave acupof strong coffee in the morning. » Use singular pronouns to refer to noncount nouns, Use plural or singular pronouns to refer to count nouns. There wasn't very much sugar, It was also very old. (noncount noun) The plates are dirty. They are all in the dishwasher. (count noun) Pre-writing Task 1 Read the paragraph below. How many problems did the writer have with his meal? A Meal with Friends Last(@éeRI cooked a meal for my friends. The food looked good, but it wasn't very tasty. First, I served vegetable soup. It looked beautifil, but it tasted like water. Then I served fish. I gave each person a piece of salmon, but my friends didn't eat very much ofit. It was alittle dry. We had mashed potatoes, but they were a little salty. For dessert I gave everyone a piece of apple pie and vanilla ice cream. Fortunately, the pie and the ice cream were delicious. My friends were happy and we had a good time together. I decided to invite my friends for another meal soon. 2 Read the paragraph again. Circle the count nouns and underline the noncount nouns. Double underline the units of measure that go with the noncount nouns. Writing Task 1 Write Use th hn in the Pre-writing Task to help you write a paragraph about e paragraph in the Pre- iB w ameal you cooked ofa recently. What was good? What wasn't good? Describe the food in the meal. Use sentences with units of measure before your noncount nouns. 2 Self-Edit Use the editing tips below to improve your sentences, Make any Necessary changes. i food? 1. Did you use count and noncount nouns to describe the 2 Did 08 tise unite of measure to describe the amounts of the noncount food? 3. Did you use the correct pronouns? / : % Didyou ae athe anistakes in the Avoid Common Mistakes chart on page 1922 Eating Habit: Escaneado con CamScanner

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