CHAPTER 11. COUNT/NONCOUNT NOUNS AND ARTICLES (7) FUNDAMENTAL OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR

 

FUNDAMENTAL OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR CHAPTER 11. COUNT/NONCOUNT NOUNS AND ARTICLES

 

EXERCISE 8. Noncount abstractions. Directions: Complete the sentences in Column A with words from Column B. The completed sentences will be common sayings in English. Example: Ignorance is bliss. ("Ignorance is bliss" is a saying. It means: If you know about problems, you have to worry about them and solve them. If you don't know about problems, you can avoid them and be happy [ bliss= happiness]. Do you agree with this saying?) Column A Column B 1 Ignorance is ____ B ___ A the best teacher. 2 Honesty is   B the best medicine 3 Time is   C power 4 Laughter is   D√ bliss 5 Beauty is   E in the eye of the beholder 6 Knowledge is   F money. 7 Experience is   G the best policy   EXERCISE 9. Nouncount abstractions. Directions: In groups or by yourself, complete the lists with abstract nouns. (Abstract) nouns are usually noncount. To find out if a noun is count or noncount, check your dictionary or discuss it with your teacher.) a Name four good qualities you admire in a person. 1 __________ patience _____________ 3 ____________________________________ 2 ____________________________________ 4 ____________________________________ b Name bad qualities people can have. 1 _____________ greed ____________________ 3 ____________________________________ 2 ____________________________________ 4 ____________________________________ c   1 ________________ good health ________ 3 ____________________________________ 2 ____________________________________ 4 ____________________________________ d   1 ________ hunger ___________________ 3 ____________________________________ 2 ____________________________________ 4 ____________________________________

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EXERCISE 8 EXERCISE 9