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Words that Only Occur in the Plural

Tools

Scissors – to cut papers

Pliers – to cut wires or cables

Pincers – to get a nail out of a piece of wood

Tweezers – to get a splinter out of your skin

Tongs – to handle hot, cold, or delicate foods with precision and ease

Glasses – to correct vision problems

Scales – to weigh something

Binoculars – to look at distant objects

Shears – to cut a hedge (a row of shrubs [smaller tree] or tree)

Handcuffs – to keep a prisoners hands together

Things to Wear

You’ll need to wear warm clothes

She put on a pair of shorts

My jeans are dirty

I need to iron my pyjamas

I wore a pair of blue underpants

I bought a grey pair of trousers

He’d lost so much weight, he had to wear braces to keep his trousers up

I was cold so I wore tights under my jeans

His jodhpurs are clean

I like wearing leggings under dresses

White trunks

She faced the camera in her dungarees

Useful Words in Plural

When I move to London, I’ll have to find lodgings (kamar dari rumah seseorang yang disewakan)
When will the goods be delivered? (articles/ items)
The architect inspected the foundations before declaring that the premises were safe
The military authorities have established their headquarters in the old Town Hall
The acoustics in the new opera-house are near-perfect (sound system)
The contents of the house were sold after her death
Looks are less important than personality in a partner
As you come to the outskirts of the village, there are traffic lights. turn left there
The stairs are a bit dangerous; be careful
The proceeds of of the concert are going to the children’s fund (result)
A terrorist has escaped from prison. Her whereabouts are unknown (place of person or thing)

Words with Plural Form but Used Mostly with Singular Verbs

Billiards is a game that requires precision and strategy
Dominoes is often played during family gatherings
Draughts is an enjoyable way to spend a rainy afternoon
Darts is a popular pub game in many countries
Bowls is a relaxing sport that demands focus and skill
Physics is a challenging subject for many students
Economics is essential for understanding financial systems
Classics is a field that explores ancient literature and cultures
Gymnastics is a sport that combines strength and grace
Aerobics is a fun way to improve cardiovascular health
Athletics is the foundation of the Olympic Games
Maths is her favorite subject in school

Words Look Plural but Are Not

There was a series of programmes on TV about Japan
Is there a cheap means of transport I could use to get there

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