Substances (): plastic, iron, paper
Liquids and Gases ( ): water, oxygen
Abstract ideas ( ): happiness, anger
Mass/Collection (/): furniture, luggage
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| Billiards isan interesting game. | . |
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| My trousers are too tight. | . |
| The stairs are very steep. | . |
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a) Different countries have different weather /weathers.
b) All areas of the skin are in fact covered in tiny hair/hairs.
c) We've looked at the menu and we'd all like chicken/chickens.
d) Jack is a millionaire and owns a lot of business/businesses.
e) Have you a copy of the complete work/works of Dante?
f) None of the passengers had insured their baggage/baggages.
g) During the afternoon there will be thunder and lightning/thunders and lightnings in many areas.
h) Students must pass their paper/papers to the front.
i) I'd like coffee, toast/toasts and marmalade please.
j) I'm afraid we can't find cheap accommodation/accommodations for all of you.
2. a/an, some , .
a) When the play ended, there was.....lengthy applause.
b) I can't come out tonight. I have.......homework to do.
c) What shall we do tomorrow evening? How about.......dancing?
d) There is.......very beautiful countryside near here.
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e) Sue received.......excellent education.
f) My trousers need pressing. Can you lend me.......iron?
g) My friends bought me.......coffee maker for my birthday.
h) David has just bought.......new furniture.
i) Let me give you.......advice.
j) The inside is strengthened with.......steel frame.
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a) I would love to go on a long journey /travel by train.
b) What's the latest news? Can I look at your paper/journal?
c) I want to know about trains to Leeds. Can you give me a/an information/ timetable?
d) Here's your ticket. Do you have any luggage/suitcase?
e) Don't forget to buy a sliced bread/loaf.
f) Why don't we leave the car in this car park/parking?
g) I can't come to work today. I have a bad cold/flu.
h) Excuse me sir, but do you have a licence/permission for this gun?
i) Brighton has quite a good beach/seaside.
j) I'm going out tonight with a few of my company/friends.
