Angielski B2 (UPPER-INTERMEDIATE)
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Instrukcja do ćwiczeń1 Temat
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UNIT 1. ALL THINGS ENTERTAINMENT5 Tematy
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UNIT 2. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE FUTURE?5 Tematy
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UNIT 3. UNDERSTANDING IS KEY5 Tematy
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UNIT 4. EXPLORING SOCIETY5 Tematy
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UNIT 5. BEAUTY AND STYLE5 Tematy
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UNIT 6. PHYSICAL (IN)ACTIVITY5 Tematy
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UNIT 7. SEASONED TRAVELERS5 Tematy
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UNIT 8. LAW AND ORDER5 Tematy
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UNIT 9. WORK AND STUDY5 Tematy
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UNIT 10. A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE5 Tematy
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UNIT 11. SENSES AND FEELINGS5 Tematy
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UNIT 12. MONEY, MONEY, MONEY5 Tematy
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UNIT 13. FOOD AND COOKING5 Tematy
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UNIT 14. TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE5 Tematy
4. A piece of advice
3 kwietnia 2026
Read the sentences below. Which of them have a mistake? Mark the ones that are not correct ‘False’.
Study the rules below.
These nouns represent abstract concepts, qualities, or mass nouns that cannot be counted individually. They do not have a plural form and aren’t used with a/an.
- Examples:
- Health: Good health is important for a happy life.
- Behavior: The child’s behavior was commendable.
- Trash: Please take out the trash before it starts to smell.
- Politics: Politics can be a very complicated subject.
- Economics: She studied economics in college.
- Information: Accurate information is essential for making informed decisions.
- Knowledge: Gaining knowledge is a lifelong pursuit.
- Music: Music can be soothing and therapeutic.
- Traffic: The traffic this morning was terrible, causing delays.
- Money: I wanted to buy it but it cost too much money.
These nouns represent items that can be divided into smaller parts. To refer to individual units or quantities, we often use expressions like ‘a piece of,’ ‘an item of,’ ‘a slice of’ etc.
- Examples:
- Furniture: We bought a new piece of furniture for the living room. NOT: We bought a new furniture/new furnitures for the living room.
- Advice: She gave me a useful piece of advice. NOT: She gave me a useful advice/useful advices.
- Bread: I’d like a slice of bread with my soup.
- News: I have an interesting piece of news to share.
- Toast: I had toast with butter and jam for breakfast this morning.
- Luggage: She bought a new piece of luggage for her trip.
- Equipment: The gym has several new pieces of equipment.
- Clothing: I need a new piece of clothing for the event.
- Homework: The teacher assigned a difficult piece of homework last night.
‘News’ is an uncountable and always takes a singular verb:
This is fantastic news! NOT: These are fantastic news!
Some nouns can be either countable or uncountable, depending on their meaning in context. When they are uncountable, they refer to a substance or concept. When countable, they refer to a specific item or example of that substance or concept.
- Examples:
- Glass:
Uncountable: The window is made of glass. (material)
Countable: I’d like a glass of water, please. (a drinking container) - Work:
Uncountable: He has a lot of work to do. (tasks, general activity)
Countable: Picasso’s works are displayed in the museum. (specific pieces of art) - Paper:
Uncountable: She writes notes on paper. (material)
Countable: I read an interesting paper on climate change. (an academic article) - Hair:
Uncountable: She has long, beautiful hair. (general substance)
Countable: There’s a hair in my soup. (individual strand) - Time:
Uncountable: Time flies when you’re having fun. (general concept of time)
Countable: I visited Paris three times last year. (specific instances or occasions) - Experience:
Uncountable: He gained a lot of experience from his job. (general knowledge or skill)
Countable: She shared a funny experience from her vacation. (a specific event) - Iron:
Uncountable: The gate is made of iron. (material)
Countable: I bought a new steam iron at the sale. (a specific tool) - Light:
Uncountable: The room needs more light. (general illumination)
Countable: Don’t forget to switch off the lights. (a specific source of light, e.g a lamp) - Room:
Uncountable: I don’t have enough room in my apartment. (space)
Countable: Is there a room available for the weekend? (a separate part of a building)
Decide if a sentence is correct (True) or has a mistake (False). Explain why a sentence is not correct (you can check with the rules above).
Choose the correct option for each sentence.
Fill the gaps in the sentences with a plural or a singular form of nouns by dragging the words into the gaps.
Read the sentences below. Can you explain the difference between ‘arms’ in the first and the second sentence?
- My arms hurt from carrying the boxes.
- The country’s military was equipped with various modern arms to defend its borders.
Study the rules below.
- Clothes: She packed her clothes for the trip.
- Outskirts: They live on the outskirts of the city.
- Arms (weaponry): The country upgraded its arms.
- Belongings: Her belongings were scattered across the room.
- Scissors: I need to use the scissors to cut this paper.
- Glasses (eyewear): He cleaned his glasses before reading.
- Trousers/pants: His trousers/pants are too long.
- Goods (things for sale): The store offers quality leather goods.
Nouns like ‘arms’ and ‘glasses’ have a singular form, but in the different meaning: a glass (for drinking, nor for reading), an arm (a part of the body, not a weapon).
The choice between singular and plural verbs often depends on the context and the emphasis of the sentence. It can vary based on whether the focus is on the group as a single entity (singular) or on the individual members of the group (plural).
- Examples:
- Crew: “The crew is working smoothly today.” (emphasizing the group as a whole) / “The crew are discussing their roles for the day.” (emphasizing individual actions)
- Staff: “The staff is organized into different departments.” (emphasizing the organization) / “The staff are each handling their own tasks.” (emphasizing individual responsibilities)
- Police: “The police is responsible for maintaining public safety.” (emphasizing the organization) / “The police are investigating different leads.” (emphasizing individual officers’ actions)
- Team: “The team is winning the match.” (group as a single unit) / “The team are celebrating their victory.” (individual members)
- Committee: “The committee is making a decision.” (group decision) / “The committee are each presenting their ideas.” (individual contributions)
- Audience: “The audience is applauding.” (group reaction) / “The audience are asking questions.” (individual actions)
- Family: “The family is planning a vacation.” (group as a unit) / “The family are arguing about where to go.” (individual members)
It’s more common to use a singular verb with collective nouns (e.g. the team is winning, the family is planning etc.), except for ‘police’ which is commonly used with a plural noun (e.g. The police are coming.)
Let’s practice the pronunciation of plural and collective nouns. Listen to the words and repeat them a few times.
Clothes /kləʊðz/
Outskirts /ˈaʊtskɜːts/
Belongings /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz/
Scissors /ˈsɪzəz/
Glasses /ˈɡlæsəz/
Crew /kruː/
Police /pəˈliːs/
Audience /ˈɔːdiəns/
Choose the correct option for each sentence. If two options are possible, choose a more common one.
