Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given below in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark 'No correction required' as the answer. The pilferer took away all the furnitures and equipments when the family members went out of the house.
Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given below in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark 'No correction required' as the answer. The pilferer took away all the furnitures and equipments when the family members went out of the house. Correct Answer furniture and equipment
The correct answer is furniture and equipment.
Key Points
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'furniture and equipment' will replace 'furnitures and equipments'.
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Furniture and equipment are uncountable nouns.
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Uncountable nouns always take a singular form.
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A or An is not used with uncountable nouns.
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Uncountable nouns don't agree with plural verbs.
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Therefore, the correct answer is: The pilferer took away all the furniture and equipment when the family members went out of the house.
Additional Information
| Some more uncountable nouns are: |
| Luggage |
| Machinery |
| Baggage |
| Jewellery |
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