LONGMAN TOEFL : PROBLEMS WITH NOUNS (Skill 39)

Keywords for singular and plural nouns :

• For Singular Nouns : Each, every, single, one, a
• For Plural Nouns : both, two, many, several, various

EXERCISE 39 (Correct / Incorrect)

1. The automotive shop stocked many part for the various types of Hondas. --> I. part harusnya parts karena many merupakan plural, various juga plural.
2. Every receipt must be removed from the cashier's drawer and tallied. --> C
3. The salesclerk demonstrated various additional way that the machine should be used. -->  I. various adalah plural, maka seharusnya additional ways.
4. The woman found it difficult to believe that both of the piece of jewelry had dissappered. --> I. both plural, piece seharusnya jadi pieces
5. The unhappy man became more and more dicouraged with each passing days. -->I.  each singular nouns, days seharusnya day.
6. An extended cruise would be a nice way to spend a vacation one days. --> one singular, days harusnya day.
7. The manager was surprised that not a single worker was available on Tuesday. --> C
8. The housekeeper cleaned the room and took two of the occupant's dress to the laundry. --> I.  two plural, dress menjadi dresses.
9. When the first bill was defeated, the Senate immediately began work on a different bills. --> I. a singular, bills seharusnya bill.
10. There where several boxes in the cupboard, and each box contained a dozen glasses. --> C