Условие:
II. Grammar. 'Countable/uncountable nouns'.
Task 1. Read the Active grammar box.
| Active grammar | |
|---|---|
| Countable nouns | Uncountable nouns |
| - are singular or plural nouns | - are only singular nouns |
| can | #039;t use the indefinite article (a/an) |
\hline - use a few, some and a lot of in positive sentences & - use a little, a bit of, some and a lot of in positive sentences \\
\hline - use any or many in negatives and questions & - use any or much in negatives and questions \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
Task 2. Choose the correct words in italics.
1. I haven't got any/some time to sit in the park today.
2. There are a little/a few animals living in my garden.
3. I need a bit of /a few advice about these fruit trees.
4. We haven't got much/many people to help us today.
5. Keeping my garden looking good involves many/a lot of hard work.
6. I'd like some more plants, but I don't have many/much money at the moment.
Task 3. Correct the mistake in each sentence.
1. I like my city because it's got much trees.
2. There isn't many parks in my city.
3. I've got any beautiful flowers in my garden. They are mostly red and white.
4. There are a little small mountains near where I live.
5. There aren't any of big lakes in my country.
6. I sometimes sit in my garden to get a bit peace.
Task 4. Make the sentences from exercise 3 true for you. In pairs, compare your answers.
Task 5. Delete the extra and unnecessary word in each sentence. I haven't got much money at the moment.
1. Are you going to have a few summer holiday this year?
2. I don't need any more of advice.
3. We need some many new furniture for the living room.
4. She's really enjoying a work since she changed jobs.
5. Have you heard Tina's bit news? She's having a baby.
6. Could you give me a little of help with this, please?
7. Have you got any few money you could lend me, please?
8. Would you like me to get you much some tickets for the concert on Sunday?
Task 6. Choose the correct words in italics. I only speak a little/a few words of Spanish.
1. We don't have much/many rain in summer.
2. She's got some/a lot of experience.
3. He gave me a very good bit/lot of advice.
4. I need some/little paper to write on.
5. Could I have a little/few more cake?
6. Do many/much tourists come to your town?
7. I don't have many/much time this weekend.
8. There isn't any/some milk in the fridge.