Look at the City Simulation game and write true or false for
sentences 1-4. Then complete rules a-c with a, an or some
and any.
1 There aren't any factories in the town centre.
2 There are some shops in South Newville.
3 There's a river.
4 There isn't an art gallery.
a We use __ with plural nouns in affirmative sentences.
b We use — with plural nouns in negative sentences.
C We use — or — with singular nouns in affirmative and
negative sentences.
(More practice < Workbook page 64
2. The scientist is developing a new source of energy. The scientist was developing a new source of energy. The scientist will be developing a new source of energy.
3. The engineers are working at the problem of using solar power. The engineers were working at the problem of using solar power. The engineers will be working at the problem of using solar power.
4. The people are not using poor methods of research. The people were not using poor methods of research. The people will not be using poor methods of research.
5. The students are not having an interesting discussion. The students were not having an interesting discussion. The students will not be having an interesting discussion.
6. The sun is not shining brightly. The sun was not shining brightly. The sun will not be shining brightly.
7. The workers are complaining about unsafe working conditions. The workers were complaining about unsafe working conditions. The workers will be complaining about unsafe working conditions.
8. The government is trying to protect consumers. The government was trying to protect consumers. The government will be trying to protect consumers.