U1W1-Tuesday

I watched the leaf fall to the ground.

What is the plural form of leaf?

Answer explanation

The plural form of leaf is leaves.

A cat has nine lives.

What is the singular form of lives?

Answer explanation

The singular form of lives is life.

Think outside of the box.
What is the plural form of box?

Answer explanation

The plural form of box is boxes.

The shelves are full of wonderful books.

What is the singular form of shelves?

Answer explanation

The singular form of shelves is shelf.

The man waited in line.
What is the plural form of man?

Answer explanation

The plural form of man is men. By changing the 'a' to 'e' and adding an 'n', we form the plural form of the word.

Choose the correct word:
Becca and Shawn ____ in the pool.

• jump

• jumps

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'jump' because it agrees with the plural subjects 'Becca and Shawn.'

Choose the correct word:
Carlos ____ in the pool.

• swim

• swims

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'swims' because it agrees with the singular subject 'Carlos'.

Choose the correct word:
She ____ my water bottle.

• grab

• grabs

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'grabs' because it agrees with the singular subject 'She'. 'Grab' is incorrect as it does not match the subject-verb agreement.

rake + -ing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is raking. When adding -ing to 'rake,' the correct form is 'raking.' This follows the rule for forming present participles in English.

rake + -ed

Answer explanation

The word 'rake' is a verb, and when adding the suffix '-ed' to it, it forms the past tense 'raked.'