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Some nouns end in ‘s‘ and look like plural nouns, but they take a singular verb.
aerobics gymnastics physics mathematics news

series economics civics athletics electronics

measles billiards rickets mumps aeronautics
Fill in the blanks with ‘is’ or ‘are’. (Look at the nouns to know if they are singular or
plural)

1. My pants _____________ new.

2. Rickets _____________ caused in children because of the deficiency of vitamin D.

3. The scissors _____________ sharp.

4. Billiards _____________ a game played on a table.

5. Our surroundings _____________ full of greenery.

6. Athletics _____________ a form of sports that includes running, jumping, throwing and walking.

7. The new series of Art and Craft books _____________ interesting.

8. The premises of the college _____________ clean.
9. These clothes _____________ very fashionable.

10. Aerobics _____________ a good form of exercise.

Pronunciation

Look at the words below. Say them aloud. The letters ‘ea‘ are pronounced differently in each
word. Write 3 words with ‘ea’ pronounced in the same way under each column.
read dear wear

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Conversation Skills

Practise this conversation with your partner.

Shopkeeper: Good evening sir. How may I help you?
Customer: I am looking for a pair of shoes.
Shopkeeper: What size, sir?

Customer: Size 7.
Shopkeeper: Please have a look in this section, sir.
These are the designs available.

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