12 97 Nouns and articles Plurals of nouns a) Choose the appropriate words to complete each sentence and put them in the correct form of the plural. Tip T See grammar in the coursebook • Prime Time 6: Unit 9 page 123 1 tooth belief father-in-law formula life Dutchman fly mouse 1. We should respect people with different beliefs . 2. On board the aircraft were two . 3. Some men get on very well with their . 4. At the age of six, most children start to lose their baby . 5. The beach would be wonderful if it wasn’t for those awful . 6. Many teenagers just don’t know what to do with their . 7. Last night I saw two in our neighbour’s garden. They were so cute! 8. For cosmetics firms, the of their products are top secret. b) Find ways to put the following words into the plural form. 1. music – pieces of music 7. butter – 2. water – 8. luggage – 3. information – 9. sugar – 4. bread – 10. ketchup – 5. soup – 11. petrol – 6. paper – 12. milk – c) Choose words from above to complete the following sentences: 1. They played his three favourite classical pieces of music for his birthday on the radio. 2. Thank you, these are really very useful . 3. We offer three different : carrot soup, potato soup and our famous Bouillabaisse. 4. I bought two : a spicy one and a normal one. 5. Would you like one or two with your salad? 6. Can I have two , please? Without gas. 7. The tank of my car holds sixty . That’s more than my old car did. 8. I’ll take two in my coffee, thanks. 9. How many will there be to take to the airport? 10. For this recipe, you’ll need three . Quite nutritious, that is. 11. He handed in the answers to the exam questions on three . 12. When you go shopping get two for breakfast, please. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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