Номер 4, страница 142 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс (spotlight) учебник Афанасьева, Дули

Module 8. Travel. 8c. Grammar in Use - номер 4, страница 142.

Условие.

4 Choose the correct verb form. Which four nouns can take either a singular or plural verb? Why?

1 The information I got was/were wrong.

2 The traffic is/are very bad today.

3 Let me give you an/some advice.

4 Maths is/are my favourite subject.

5 The cabin crew is/are very efficient.

6 My luggage has/have been lost.

7 Measles is/are usually caught by children.

8 The team is/are warming up for the match.

9 Her hair is/are very long.

10 The sheep was/were in the field.

11 People wants/want a new government.

12 £150 is/are all you will need for the trip.

13 The police is/are investigating the murder.

14 Money doesn't/don't make you happy.

15 The news was/were very depressing.

16 These trousers is/are too big.

17 The stairs is/are very steep.

Certain nouns can be used in the singular and plural with a different meaning.

This is a glass of water. BUT He's wearing glasses.

He has a few grey hairs. BUT Mary has brown hair.

There's some paper in that drawer. BUT The students handed in their papers on time.

It's a custom in our family to eat together on Sundays. BUT The ivory souvenirs were seized at customs.

She gets off work at 6. BUT Renoir's famous works are on display at the museum.

You don't need experience to apply for the job. BUT We all learn from our experiences.

Решение 1.

Решение 2.

Решение 3.