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Introduction to Exercise 1 - When to use singular and plural nouns
Grammar Explanation

•  Remember to add the -s or -es to plural count nouns.
  • Example: Parents and teachers got together to discuss problems with the curriculum.
•  Some plural nouns are irregular. Remember to use the correct form.
  • Example: The number of women entering the field of Criminal Justice has greatly increased in the last few decades.
•  Use plural nouns after plural quantifiers such as few, some, and many.
  • Example: Many of the students were worried about the test, but only some of the students were willing to put in the extra hours of study.
•  Use plural nouns when you refer back to another plural noun.
  • Example: Members of the medical field are both victims and perpetrators of the system.
•  Certain adjectives refer to groups when used with the definite article the. For example, the poor means poor people - use plural nouns and pronouns when you refer to these adjectives.
  • Example: Many of the poor are mothers and fathers working hard, but failing to make ends meet.
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What You Will Do

The following passages contain mistakes with singular and plural nouns. Click on the word or phrase that contains the mistake. When you click, a box will appear. Type the correct word or phrase in this box and then click the INSERT button. When you have finished making all the corrections, click DONE to compare WHAT YOU WROTE with WHAT WE WROTE.
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