Grammar "a", 'an", "some", any"

Grammar "a", 'an", "some", any"

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English with Ms Siaw

​5 OCTOBER 2021

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​Based on the table, what is the first rule?

1. In affirmative sentences, we use some with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns.

​What about the second rule?

2. In negative sentences and questions, we use any with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns.

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Let's simplify the previous table

​LET'S LOOK AT THE FIRST EXERCISE

Read the instruction. You got four options.

​"a", 'an", "some", any"

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You only have to see which one is the correct answer to complete the sentence.

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​You can use the table to help you to determine the correct answers.

​Step 1

​Look at the nouns in the sentences

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​Step 2

​Determine whether it is countable or uncountable. 

​This is uncountable.

​This is uncountable.

By referring to the table, we have the option of "some" or "any". But this is an affirmative statement. So, the answer is "some" because of the options in the question given above.

​This is uncountable.

By referring to the table, we have the option of "some" or "any". But this is an affirmative statement. So, the answer is "some" because of the options in the question given above.

​some

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2. Is there ... airport near the wildlife reserve?

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3. Shall I bring ... camera?

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4. Will I see ... wild animals?

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5. Do l need ... warm clothes?

​​Based on the table, what are the rules?

​1. In affirmative sentences, we use a lot of with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns.

​2. In negative sentences and questions, we use many with plural countable nouns.

​3. In negative sentences and questions, we use much with uncountable nouns.

Read the instruction. You need to correct the sentences.

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Determine which one is the correct .

​"a lot of", "many", "much"

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​You can use the table to help you to determine the correct answers.

Step 1

Look at the nouns of the sentence. For instance, ​clothes.

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Step 2

Determine whether it is countable or uncountable.

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​​In the example, clothes fall into uncountable.

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Step 3

By referring to the picture, we know that this is an affirmative statement. So, the answer is "a lot of" because of the options in the question given above.

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She hasn't got much sun cream.

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There's a lot of space in the room.

Fill in the Blank

She's got a lot of mosquito bites.

Fill in the Blank

There aren't any mosquitoes.

LET'S TRY THE GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT​

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Multiple Choice

It's (1)  .. animal with a backbone. 

• a

• an

Multiple Choice

Dolphin: this animal looks like (2) ...fish

• a

• the

Multiple Choice

.. it is actually (3) ... mammal.

• a

• an

Multiple Choice

Penguin: this animal (4) ... feathers

• doesn't have any

• has

Multiple Choice

..it spends (5)... time in the water.

• much

• a lot of

Multiple Choice

Human being: although this animal doesn't have (6)... hair on its body, ..

• much

• many

Multiple Choice

it is (7) ... mammal.

• any

• a

Multiple Choice

Scientists believe it is the (8).. intelligent animals on Earth!

• more

• most

Multiple Choice

Crocodile: this reptile is one of the (9) .. animals on Earth.

• older

• ost

Multiple Choice

It appeared on this planet as early (10)..the dinosaurs, more than 200 millions years ago! 

• than

• as

Open Ended

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Poll

Whcih class are you from?

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