Blogger Notes

1. Nouns that are plural in form but singular in meaning
Examples: Philippines , statistics, molasses,
politics, aerobics, civics
economics, phonetics, Mathematics,
measles, Physics, gymnastics,
billiards, cosmetics, ethics,

a. The Philippines is the land of the Filipinos.
b. Mathematics is my favorite subject.
c. Molasses is used to feed horses.

2. Nouns that are plural in form and in meaning
Examples: jeans, tweezers, scissors,
braces, eyeglasses, pincers,
shorts, riches, thanks,
tongs, clothes, socks,
slacks, pliers,
goods, ashes proceeds,
archives

a. Where are my eyeglasses?
b. Use those tongs to protect your hands from the heat.
c. Bryan wears tight fitting jeans
d. Can you get the scissors on my table, Christy?

Directions: If the sentence is correct put a check on the line. If there is an error put an (X).
1. His braces are very expensive.
2. Freda needs tweezers for the parlor.
3. Statistics shows how fast out population grow.
4. The stolen goods have been recovered.
5. The ethics committee is in session now.
6. Your scissors is dull for the thick cloth.
7. Shenna’s clothes are too tight for her.
8. Billiards are my hobby.
9. Aerobics is good for the people who work in the office.
10. His measles are drying up and he will be well soon.


 Directions: Box the correct verb that agrees with the subject.

1. These goods (is, are) not enough for one month supply.
2. Rickets (is, are) not a contagious disease.
3. Your binoculars (protect, protects) your eyes a lot.
4. Rabies (come, comes) from animals especially from dogs.
5. Your tactics to overthrow someone (is, are) a shame to everyone.
6. (Is, Are) clothes ready for the party?
7. Where (is, are) my pajamas?
8. The proceeds of the concert of the concert (is, are) given to the foundation.
9. Cosmetics (is, are) in demand these days.
10. Gymnastics (has, have) created beautiful bodies.