Chapter 10.

Nouns: Number
Exercise 1. Tick ( ✓) the correct plural forms:

1. storey a. stories D b. storeys D

2. loaf a. loaves D b. loafs D
3. mosquito a. mosquitos D b. mosquitoes D
4. photo a. photos D b. photoes D
5. calf a. calfs D b. calves D
6. hero a. heroes D b. heros D
7. ox a. oxes D b. oxen D
8. deer a. deers D b. deer D
9. goose a. gooses D b. geese D
10. sheep a. sheep D b. sheeps D
Exercise 2. Fill in the blanks with the singular or the plural
form of the nouns given in the brackets:

1. We should equally respect every ____ and every ____

(man, woman)

2. ____ are more sincere and hardworking than

(woman, man)

3. I think the ____ is hiding in its hole. (mouse)

4. The cat chased all the ____ away. (mouse)

5. She slipped and hurt her right ____. (foot)

6. My ____ got swollen in that cold weather. (foot)

7. The ____ served at the lunch was not of good quality. (fruit)

8. All the ____ have gathered near the swings. (child)

9. White, sparkling ____ look nice. (tooth)

10. ____ of great men are often inspiring. (life)