Countable/ Uncountable/ plural / collective nouns FCE | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

“______ ____ a second,” he said, panicking as the elevator doors started to close without him. (wait for a short time))

Hold on

The café _____ ____ everyone, even people who want oat milk, soy milk, and almond milk foam art. (provide what is needed)

caters for

My sister kindly ______ ____ that I was wearing two different socks in public. (draw attention to)

pointed out

I had to _____ ____ my fear of spiders when one decided to move into my bathroom. (handle)

deal with

One spilled coffee ______ ____ total chaos in the office. (cause to happen)

brought about

My alarm clock really _____ me _____ by not ringing on the one day I needed it most. (disappoint)

let down

I tried to _____ _____ ____ my dog on a run, but he clearly thought it was a race. (stay at the same speed)

keep up with

The party ____ ____ so long that even the neighbors started dancing. (continue)

went on

I spent the whole weekend binge-watching shows just to ____ ____ with everyone’s spoilers. (get up to date)

catch up

I ____ ____ ___ my best friend after he ate my pizza and said it was “just a small slice.” (had an argument and stopped talking)

fell out with

A surprise quiz _____ ___ right when I thought the teacher just wanted to chat about movies. (happened unexpectedly)

came up

Anna put a gtreat ______ of effort into organizing the party.

deal

During the storm, quitea a large _____ of trees were blown down.

number

amount

quantity

Which one is normally countable?

meal

food

fruit

cereal

Which one is uncountable?

accomodation

hotel

backpack

suitcase

Which one is uncountable?

money

euro

bill

coin

The police is / are responsible for keeping citizens safe.

are

We really enjoy our stay at the hotel. The staff / staffs were really friendly and knowledgeable.

staff

When we go opn holiday, we always take way too much luggage/ many luggages.

much luggage

The furniture / furnitures we bought for the office was quite expensive.

furniture

His painting is ______. He deserves to have his own exhibition.

a great work of art

great work of art

I've worked as a shop assistant so I can give you _____ advice, if you like. (complete with 1 word)

some

Could I have some more information / informations about the job?

information

I'd like to offer you a little _____ of advice: don't go up to the castle at midday as it gets very hot.

piece

I heard an/ a / some interesting news on the radio this morning

some

Drive carefully! I paid a great _____ of money for that car.

deal