The aims of the research are to help students to improve their ability to do the GCSE examination

INRODUCTION
Reason for choosing the topic:
In fact, teaching and learning a language is a complex and long process as anyone who has tried will agree. One of the most important things is practising English themselves.In classroom, everyone knows you are a student and mistakes are allowed, but they should do extra exercise after school at home to improve their language.
In this writing, I would like to recommend more practical ways of practising exercises after learning from class
	The purpose of language practice is to give students an opportunity to work themselves and understand well how to use subjects and verb agreement and sample communication in real situation.
	According to me, sample communication covers a wide range of possibilities because students have to enter many different situations. Moreover, it can help students to achieve maximum communication.
Aim of the research:
The aims of the research are to help students to improve their ability to do the GCSE examination.
The subject of study:
The subject of this study is the students at High School to learn more at home.
Reasearch methodology:
- Observing
- Practising
- Analysis
- Checking
	 Language practice for students
CONTENTS
EXPLAINATION
EXERCISES
ANSWER KEY 
Subject and verb agreement
Subject-verb agreement means choosing the correct singular or plural verb after the subject
- Singular and plural verbs
- Singular and plural subjects
- One of, a number of, every, there etc
- Nouns with a plural form 
- Pair nouns
- Group nouns
- Number in the subject and object
	Sample communication
- Apologies, excuses, and thanks
- Requests, invitations and suggestions
- Opinions, agreeing and disagreeing
- Specific situations and special occasions
	Focus on exercises
- Exercise on subject and verb agreement
- Exercise on sample communication
	Keys to exerises
- Keys to exercises on agreement
- Keys to exercises on sample communication
	 Language practice for students
A. AGREEMENT
1. Singular and plural verbs:
	In the third person there is sometimes agreement between the subjects and the first (or only) word of a finite verb phrase.
	Ex: The house is empty	The houses are empty
2. Singular and plural subjects
	It is usually easy to decide if a subject is singular or plural, but there are some points to note.
	Neither + S1 nor + S2 + V (S2)
	Either + S1 or + S2 + V (S2)
	Not only + S1 but also + S2 + V (S2)
	 Oxford guide to English grammar (John Eastwood) 192, 194
Ex: Either you or he is right
Ex: Either he or you are wrong
Ex: Either they or I am right
Ex: Neither he nor I am sad
Ex: Neither she nor you are happy
 S1, together with + S2 + V (S1)
 S1, along with + S2 + S (S1)
 S1, with + S2+ V (S1)
 S1, as well as + S2+ V (S1)
* A phrase of measurement takes a singular verb.
Ex: Ten miles is too far to walk.	Ex: Thirty pounds seems a reasonable price.
- Here we are talking about the amount as a whole- a distance of ten miles, a sum of thirty pounds, not the individual miles or pounds.
- Titles and names also take a singular verb when they refer to one thing.
Ex: “Star Wars” was a very successful film.
Ex: The Rose and Crown is that old pub by the river.
- If phrase comes after the noun, the verb agrees with the first noun.
Ex: The house between the two bungalows is empty.
- A phrase or clause as subject taken a singular verb.
Ex: Through the trees is the quickest way.
Ex: Opening my presents was exciting.
- Even if he subject comes after the verb, the verb agrees with the subject.
Ex: A great attraction are the antique shops in the old part of the town.
 Oxford guide to English grammar (John Eastwood) 192(3)
(Here a great attraction is the complement. It describes the subject, the antique shops)
3. One of, a number of, every, there etc
	 Language practice for students
 No-, each of, every- , any-, either of., neither of., none of, the number of, uncountable noun, Abstract Noun + V (singular)
The + Adjective, a number of.. , Plural nouns + V (plural)
Ex: A large number of letters were received.
Ex: The majority of people have complained
Ex: A large amount of money was collected
Ex: Every pupil has to take a test.
 Oxford guide to English grammar (John Eastwood) 193 (2)
Ex: Nothing ever happens in this place.
4. Nouns with a plural form:
- Plural noun- plural verb
	The goods, belongings, clothes, earnings, odds = probably, outskirts, particulars = details, premises = buildings, remains, riches, surroundings, thanks, troops = soldiers
- Plural form- singular verb
Nouns like this are news, some words for subjects of study: mathematics, physics, Statistics, Politics, Economics: some sports: athletics, gymnastics, bowls, billiards, darts, dominoes, draughts, and some illnesses: Measles, mumps, shingles
* Note: Some of these nouns can have normal singular and plural forms when they mean physical things
	Tom laid a domino on the table.
	These statistics are rather complicated (= these figures)
	His politics are very left-wing (= his political opinions)
- Nouns with the same singular and plural form
Nouns like this are barracks, crossroads, headquarters, means, series, species, Works
	A chemical works causes a lot of pollution
 Oxford guide to English grammar (John Eastwood) 194(1)195 ((2) (3)
	Chemical works cause a lot of pollution
5. Pair nouns:
- We use a pair noun for something made of two identical parts.
	A pair of trousers / glasses/ spectacles/ scissors/ take a plural verb
Ex: These trousers need cleaning. 
- We can use pair of: 
Ex: This pair of trousers needs cleaning
6. Group nouns
- Group noun (collective nouns) refers to a group of people, e. g family, team crowd, can often be either singular or plural 
Ex: The crowd was/were in a cheerful mood.
- With a singular verb we use it, its and which/that. With a plural verb we use 
they, theirs and who/that 
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Ex: The Government wants to improve its image.
Ex: The Government want to improve their image
Ex: The crowd which has gathered here is in a cheerful mood.
Ex: The crowd who have gathered here are in a cheerful mood.
- We use the singular to talk about the whole group.
Ex: The class consists of 12 girls and 14 boys
	 Oxford guide to English grammar (John Eastwood) 195 (1, 2, 3) 196 (4)	 
Ex: The union is the biggest in the country
- Some group nouns are
	Army	company	group	population
	Association	council	jury	press
	Audience	crew	majority	public
	Board	crowd	management	school
	Choir	enemy	military	society
	Class	family	minority	staff
	Club	firm	navy	team
	College	gang	orchestra	union
	Committee	government	party	university
	Community
- These nouns have a plural meaning and take a plural verb:
	Oxford guide to English grammar (John Eastwood) 196 (4) 197 (5, 6) 
	Police, people, livestock = farm animals, cattle = cows, poultry = hens
B.SAMPLE COMMUNICATION
 I. Requests and replies:
	* Could you + V.............. ? 	Yes, sure
	* Could I (possibly) borrow your + noun? 
-Yes, of course/ Yes, help yourself (= Yes, taking it)
	 - Go ahead 
* Do you think you could possibly lend me + money? 
- Yes, sure/ I’m afraid I can’t/ I’m afraid not/ I haven’t any
 - I wish I could but/ I’m sorry but, 	 money with me
II. Invitations and replies:	
* Would you like to + V.........? 
– Yeah, great/ lovely/ I’d love to/ I’m sorry I can’t.
* We are going to + Place we were wondering if you’d like to + V............with us?
	- I’d love to/I’d love to but I’m afraid I can’t/ 
III. Suggestions and replies:
	 Language practice for students
	1. Asking for suggestions: 
	* What shall we + do.......? 
 English vocabulary in use (Pre-intermediate and intermediate) 52 (A, B, C)
	* Where shall we + go........? 
2. Making suggestions:
	* How about/ What about + doing.......+ (We could + V.................)
	* Why don’t we try that + something?
	3. Responding:
	- Yeah, great/ fine/ ok/ that’s a good idea
	- Yeah, if you like
	- Yes, I don’t mind
 English vocabulary in use (Pre-intermediate and intermediate) 52 (C)
	- I think I’d rather
IV. Asking someone for their opinion:
	* What do you think of + something?
	* How do you feel about + doing...............?
	* What is your feeling about + ........?
	* What is your honest opinion of + ?
1. Giving your opinion:	
- I think + S + have/ has the best idea
	- I don’t think + S + V (past simple)......
	- Personally, I think + .. + is /are terribly
	- In my opinion we should + V................
2. Agreeing with someone:
	- I think we should + V..........
	- Yes, it’s better to do one thing well than two things badly.
	- Yes, I agree with you.
	- Yes, I think you are right
3. Disagreeing with someone:
	Perhaps / may be/ possibly/ 	but don’t you think...	
 	Yes,	that’s true,
You could be right	 but I’m not sure that.......
	 but don’t forget.......
 English vocabulary in use (Pre-intermediate and intermediate) 54 (A, B, C, D, E)
	 Language practice for students
Focus exercises on subject and verb agreement
Exercise 1: Circle the best option to complete each sentence
1. Collecting old coins and paper notes ________one of my father’s hobbies when he retired
A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
2. Neither you nor I _________ responsible for the bad result
A. are	B. be	C. am	D. is
3. Fifty thousand dollars ___________ stolen
A. were	B. has been	C. have been	D. are
4. Neither oil nor coal _________ used to produce electricity
A. was	B. are	C. is	D. were
5. Either Minh or his friend _________ going to the beach today
A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
6. MR Green, along with his friends, _________ arriving here tonight
A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
7. Every country _________ a national flag
A. is	B. are	C. has	D. have
8. Each learner of English _________ a good dictionary
A. needs	B. need	C. is	D. are
9. The captain as well as the passenger _________ frightened
A. be	B. been	C. was	D. were
10. Each of the girls_________ the piano.
A. play	B. plays	C. is playing	D. are playing
11. Everyone in the class _________ the novel.
A. has read	b. have read	C. read	D. reads
12. The boy with his dog _________ here last night.
A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
13. Marry, together with her sisters_________ working in the garden
A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
14. A large amount of money _________collected
	A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
15. Large amounts of money_________ collected
	A. was	B. is	C. are	D. were
16. Three quarters of a potato _________ water.
	A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
17. Nothing ever _________ in this place
	A. happen	B. happened	C. happens	D. have happened
18. The pupils, each_________ to take a test.
	A. have	B. has	C. had	D. have had
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19. A chemical works_________ a lot of pollution.
	A. causes	B. have caused	C. cause	D. caused
20. Chemical works_________ a lot of pollution.
	A. causes	B. have caused	C. cause	D. caused
Exercise 2
1.	If anyone______, tell him I'll be back later.
	A. was calling	B. called	C. call	D. calls
2.	Each of the boys______ a book now.
	A. have	B. has	C. had	D. are having
3.	Two-thirds of the money______ mine now.
	A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
4.	About 60% of students in this class ______ from China.
	A. was	B. were	C. are	D. is
5.	A number of sheep______ eating Grass now.
	A. are	B. is	C. was	D. were
6.	The number of books in this library______ large.
	A. are	B. is	C. was	D. were
7.	Either you or I ______ wrong.
	A. am	B. is	C. are	D. were
8.	Neither my gloves nor my hat______ with this dress.
	A. is going	B. are going	C. goes	D. go
9.	The poor living here______ help.
	A. is needing	B. are needing	C. need	D. needs
10.	Several of the students______ absent yesterday.
	A. has been	B. had been	C. were	D. was
11.	The professor said that Vietnam ______ to South-East Asia.
	A. has belonged	B. had belonged	C. belonged	D. belongs
12.	He______ that he had read that story - book before.
	A. told	B. has told	C. had told	D. said
13.	His choice of words______ very good.
	A. are	B. be	C. is	D. being
14.	Anybody who______ my keys will be given a gift.
	A. find	B. finds	C. are finding	D. found
15.	The Browns ______ here since 1950.
	A. are living	B. have lived	C. have been living	D. has been living
16.	John, as well as I, ______ a student.
	A. are	B. were	C. is	D. has been
17.	Not only John but also his Brothers ______ also in debt.
	A. is	B. have	C. was	D. were
18.	The majority of the TOEFL tests ______ difficult.
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	A. are	B. is	C. be	D. being
19.	Local news ______ on TV every night at 5:30
	A. were	B. was	C. is	D. are
20.	A number of sheep______ died from a strange illness.
	A. have	B. has	C. is	D. are
Exercise 3
1.	The science classes at this ______ difficult.
	A. schools are	B. school is	C. school are	D. school's is
2.	One of the ______ from Italy.
	A. student is	B. students are	C. student are	D. student is
3.	______ to support the case against James?
	A. Is there any proof	B. Are there any proof 
	C. Is there any proofs	D. Are there any proofs
4.	You have to pay extra if you take too______ luggage with you.
	A. few	B. fewer 	C. much	D. may 
5.	______ in your class have tickets for the lecture series?
	A. Do any of the student	B. Does any of the student
	C. Do any of the students	D. Does any of the students
6.	Bob got fired. It's going to be difficult for him to find ______ job.
	A. other	B. another	C. the other	D. the another
7.	There______ available in his area of specialization.
	A. isn’t a lot of job	B. aren't a lot of jobs
	C. isn't a lot of jobs	D. aren't a lot of job
8.	He made the soup by mixing______ meat with some rice.
	A. little	B. few	C. a little	D. a few
9.	Many of the participants in the race ______ not expect to win.
	A. do 	 B. does	C. did	 D. done
10.	The English______ strong traditions.
	A. has many	B. have much	C. have many	D. has much
11.	A number of Vietnamese ______ moved to that city recently.
	A. have 	B. has	C. had	D. have had
12.	Each of the reference books on that list _____ available in the school library.
	A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
13.	Several____ sleeping under a tree.
	A. of lions were	B. lion was	C. of the lions was	D. lions were
14.	Many of the ____ not used to day. They are remnants of the past.
	A. railroad tracks around here are	B. railroad's tracks around here is
	C. railroad tracks around here is	D. railroad's tracks around here are
15.	As we walked through the jungle, the monkeys ____ unusually quiet.
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	A. is	B. was	C. were	D. are
16.	At the news conference, several reporters didn't get clear answer to _____ questions.
	A. theirs	B. their	C. his and hers	D. his and her
17.	I have a _____ sister.
	A. seven- years old B. seven years old C. seven- year old	 D. seven year olds
18.	There_____ in the world today.
	A. is any new computer company	 
	B. is many new computer companies
	C. were many new computer companies 
	D. Are many new computer companies
19.	Self-esteem is important. It's important for people to like _____
	A. oneself	B. yourself	C. him/herself	D. themselves
20.	What_____ you used in picking a winner in the art contest?
	A. is the criteria	B. are the criteria	
	C. is the criterion	D. are the criterions
Exercise 4
1.	Mathematics_____ very interesting to me.
	A. are	B. have been	 C. were	 D. is
2.	Down_____ for three days
	A. the rain poured	B. the rain pours 
	C. poured the rain	D. do the rain pours
3.	Twenty dollars_____ the price.
	A. are	B. is	 C. being	 D. were
4.	A number of graduates_____ scholarships from this department.
	A. have received	B. has received	 C. are received	 D. receives
5.	Pollution, together with water erosion_____ its toll on the building.
	A. are taking	B. is taking	 C. have taking	 D. have taken
6.	Most of the rooms in the hotel _____ air-conditioning.
	A. has	B. having	 C. have	 D. are
7.	A few students _____ the test.
	A. have failed	B. has failed	 C. is failing	 D. failing
8.	under the tree_____ full of food.
	A. a basket was	B. was a basket	 C. are a basket	 D. were a basket
9.	Both viruses and genes_____ made from nucleoproteins.
	A. are	B. is	 C. were	 D. has been
10.	Coffee contains caffeine, and so_____
	A. tea did	B. does tea	 C. it does	 D. tea does
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11.	Mary, accompanied by her brother on the piano, _____ very well received at the talent show yesterday.
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	A. was	B. were	 C. have been	 D. has been
12.	The smallest flying dinosaurs_____ about the size of a robin.
	A. was	B. are	 C. have	 D. been
13.	My new pair of pants _____ at the cleaners.
	A. is	B. are	 C. be	 D. have been
14.	Out_____ the bird from its tiny cage.
	A. did the bird fly	B. fly the bird	 C. does the bird fly D. flew the bird
15.	The police_____ on the alert for the escaped convict.
	A. are	B. be	 C. can	 D. been
16.	I'm happy that everything_____ in its place.
	A. are	B. been	 C. is	 D. have
17.	One of my best friends_____ five credit cards.
	A. have 	B. has	 C. does	 D. do
18.	_____ an emergency arise, call 911.
	A. Can	B. Does	 C. Should	 D. Will
19.	There_____ never been an environmental disaster of this magnitude.
	A. has	B. have	 C. are	 D. is
20.	The news_____ quite alarming.
	A. are	B. have	 C. was	 D. were
Exercise 5
1.	Every_____ enjoyed the lesson.
	A. students	B. student's	C. student	D. of students
2.	We are looking for _____ information about apartments for rent.
	A. f	B. an	C. a	D. a few
3.	Mathematics courses _____ generally required in American high schools.
	A. is	B. was	C. were	D. are
4.	Usually____ begins to take an interest in reading around the age of five.
	A. child	B. the child	C. a child	D. children
5.	Statistics_____ a difficult course for people to understand.
	A. is	B. are	C. were	D. being
6.	Not even one of the hundred students_____ passed the test.
	A. have	B. has	C. to have	D. having
7.	The number of women_____ increased.
	A. has	B. have	C. having	D. to have
8.	My daughter's instructor_____ very competent.
	A. seem	B. to seem	C. seeming 	D. seems
9.	People_____ worried about the high rate of unemployment.
	A. be	B. is	C. are	D. being
10.	The team_____ going back to their homes.
	A. is	B. do	C. has	D. are
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11.	Every man a woman_____ the right to vote.
	A. have	B. has	C. are	D. is
12.	The children's bed room_____ upstairs on the second floor.
	A. is	B. are	C. there are	D. it is
13.	"Why did they close the center of the city to automobiles?"
	"Because the number of contaminants in the air_____".
	A. was increasing	B. will increase	
	C. were in an increase	D. were increasing
14.	"The cupboards are really empty".
	"Yes, all the food_____ eaten".
	A. have been	B. is been	C. has been	D. been
15.	The forest trails_____ any signs for campers.
	A. doesn't have	B. aren’t 	C. don't have	D. have
16.	"Why did you change your major from economics to law?
	"Because economics_____ as interesting to me as law".
	A. isn't	B. doesn't	C. are	D. aren't
17.	A special license is needed to drive trucks and_____
	A. bus	B. buses	C. a bus	D. the buses
18.	"How much money did you spend?"
	"As much as there_____"
	A. were	B. has	C. was	D. have
19.	"Did you hear about the fire down the street?"
	"There _____ a lot of news about it on TV last night".
	A. was	B. had	C. is	D. were
20.	"Why are you buying all that food _____?"
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	A. are coming	B. coming	C. comes	D. is coming
Focus on simple communication 
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer
1. Peter, “How do you do!” – Mary “............................”
	A. Yeah, ok	 B. not too bad	C. How do you do! D. I’m