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Preview　（腕試し）

Which of the following sentences are natural?

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1. One of my friends lives in Alaska.

2. One of the dog in my neighborhood is very friendly.

3. Some of my friend don't like pizza.

4. I saw one of your paintings yesterday--it was very nice.

5. Some of the students in your class study hard, don't they?

A. 1, 4 & 5

B. 2 & 3

C. 1, 2 & 4

D. all

　

Quick Glossary （用語辞典）

plural = 複数

singular = 単数

noun = 名詞

countable = 数えられる

uncountable = 数えられない

specific = 特殊な

　

Explanation （説明）　

Groups and Uncountable Nouns

When speaking of one thing or person in a group, the group is (of course!) going to be a plural noun.

I met one of my friends yesterday in Umeda.

Some of the people at the meeting were very angry.

Some can also be followed by an uncountable noun.

She uses some of her free time to practice piano.

　

Not Specific

One and some can be used to describe a single thing when we can't or don't want to be specific.

One day I saw a strange light in the sky. (singular)

Some man called you last night, but I forgot to ask his name. (singular)

Some can also be used in this way to describe a plural noun.

Some people just called your name from across the street. (plural)

　

Exercises（練習）

1. Some of my student students try very hard in class every week.

2. One of Keiko's friend friends has recently moved to Canada.

3. Some young woman women is waiting for you in the lobby.

4. Some dog dogs in my neighborhood was barking all night long.

5. Some person people don't have any free time. I feel sorry for them!

6. Kaori recommended some new CD CDs recently , but, unfortunately, I don't remember the name of it.

7. Keishi said that one weekend weekends soon he wants to go hiking in the mountains.

8. I'd like to lend you my bicycle, but one of the tire tires is flat.

9. One day days while she was walking in the park, Junko bumped into a friend from her elementary school days.

10. Just one time times I'd really like to win some money in the lottery.

　

Answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.