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SKILL 19: SINGULAR AND PLURAL NOUNS

A problem that is common in the Written Expression section of the TOEFL test is
a singular noun used where a plural noun is needed, or a plural noun used where a
singular noun is needed.
He just finished several book*
She studied each chapters*.
In the first example, several indicates that the plural books is needed. In the
second example, each indicates that the singular chapter is needed.
In the Written Expression section of the TOEFL test vou should watch very
carefully for kev words such as each, every, a, and single that indicate that a noun
should be singular. You should also watch carefully for key words such as many,
several, and three that indicate that a noun should be plural.
The following chart lists the key words that indicate to you whether a noun
should be singular or plural.
KEY WORDS FOR SINGULAR AND PLURAL
NOUNS
For singular nouns each every single one a
For plural nouns both two many several various

EXERCISE 19: Each of the following sentences contains at least one key word to
tell vou if a noun should be singular or plural. Circle the key words. Draw arrows
to the nouns they describe. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or
incorrect (I).

1. She talked to each people in the room...I...

2. There is not a single bit of food in the refrigerator...C...

3. You need two piece of identification to cash a checkclaI...I...

4. Both classes started on time...C...

5.We took a new routes to the beach house...I...

6. He gave many different reasons for his actions...C...

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7. You must answer every questions on the test...I...

8. She tried several times to call me...C...

9. He offered me only one glass of water...C...

10. We had various kind of drinks with the meal...I...