Noun. Singular / Plural forms. №1
Выберите правильный вариант:
1 A: I have a Physics exam tomorrow.
B: Oh dear. Physics Is/are a very difficult subject.
2 A:My office is three miles from my house.
B:Three miles Is/are a long way to walk to work.
3 A: My little brother has got measles.
B: Oh dear. Measles Is/are quite a serious illness.
4 A: Jane looked nice today, didn’t she?
B: Yes. Her clothes Were/was very smart.
5 A: I’ve got two pounds. I’m going to buy a CD.
B: Two pounds Is/are not enough to buy a CD.
6 A: The classroom was empty when I walked past.
B: Yes. The class Was/were All on a school outing.
7 A: Have you just cleaned the stairs?
B: Yes, so be careful. The stairs Is/are very slippery.
8 A: Did you ask John to fix your car?
B: Yes. His advice Was/were that I take it to a garage.
9 A: Did you enjoy your holiday?
B: Yes, thank you. The weather Was/were Wonderful.
10 A:These trousers Is/are Very old.
B: You should buy a new pair.
11 A: How Is/are the company doing lately?
B: Great. We opened up two more branches.
12 A: I am going to travel for two years when I finish school.
B: Two years Is/are A long time to be away from home
Ответы к упражнению:
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