Definition, Types, and Examples of Singular Noun

 Waiter: Sure, no .......... And what can I get for you, sir?

 Store Clerk: I'll be here again on Friday and I'll ......... one CD for you as soon as I open the box. Can I get your name and number before you go? Man: Sure, no problem. It's Matt Binger an

 Woman: Fries, please. And I also want a ......... to start with. It's cold out there today and I want a nice broth to warm me up.

 Patient: Hi there. I want to make an appointment with Dr. Ford as soon as possible. I have a terrible tooth ..........

 A ......... is a building that people call home. Usually, one or two families live together in this kind of building.

Woman: Yes, that sounds great. And, in addition to the soda, I would also like a glass of ........., please.

 Tortoises are very ......... animals because they don't move very quickly at all.

Other fish can float but sharks cannot so they are constantly ......... around.

The ......... top burners are all in good working order. I use the bigger ones on a regular basis because I use a lot of frying pans and pots when I cook dinner.

You ......... with your tongue. This is when you touch your tongue to something in a lapping way. Dogs often do this.

I can't come into the office today because I have a .......... My throat hurts and I can't breathe through my nose. I'm also achy all over.

 In order to celebrate Halloween, some people carve .......... These are large, round, orange vegetables that are harvested in autumn.

 I don't use my clothes ......... often because I like to hang my clothes on the line outside. However, I do use this machine more often in the winter time.

 A ......... is a building that people can go to to buy food and other household items.

 The color of their fur helps them ......... in tall, grassy areas. This means their fur camouflages them when they don't want to be seen.

Waiter: Sure. Our soup of the ......... is beef consomme. Would you like that?

I came down with a ......... throat yesterday. I couldn't swallow anything and it still hurts today.

 When they are born, baby penguins are called .......... We call many types of baby birds this when they are small.

 Isaac is a .......... He works for the city and puts out fires. He rides in a large truck that has long water hoses and other important equipment so he can extinguish fires.

 Tortoises need ......... because UVA and UVB rays are important in order for them to be healthy.

 Penguins spend most of their time in the ocean but they cannot ......... under water because they don't have gills like fish do. Fortunately, they can hold their breath for a long time so they are

 When you get a cold or the flu, you often have to take some cough ......... to lessen coughing spells.

Penguins are warm-blooded animals but tend to live in very cold climates. However, they have two feather coats as well as a layer of ......... (like whales do) under their skin called blubber to keep

Peoplewho take care oftame beesare called bee .......... These people create hives for the bees and then collect the honey they produce.

 When people have a stuffy nose, this means that their ......... passages are clogged and there is a lot more pressure in the nose and head.

 Bees live together in bee .......... These are their nests and houses.

 She is not calm and happy. She is annoyed and ..........

He is not weak and frail. He is very ..........

Bees are useful ..........

That movie was not normal. It was strange and ..........

 Your baby is so cute. He is ..........

People often ......... their toes. This is when a person accidentally slams a toe into an object. This is often painful for a short time.

 Doctors also say that you should ......... a lot of liquids when you are sick.

You ......... with your mouth and throat. This is when you speak and use your voice in order to communicate with others.

 A ......... is a large, luxurious house/building where royalty or high public officials reside. These are usually much bigger than regular one or two family homes.

 The color you chose for that wall is not dark. It's very ......... and bright in color.

Man: Oh no! That's too bad. My nephew really wanted that CD for this birthday. Store Clerk: I may be able to ......... some more. When is his birthday?

 I use the ......... oven often. Some people say that it's not healthy because it uses radiation to cook and/or heat food. However, it's so convenient because it heats the food up so quickly.

 Our neighbor is .......... She looks sick all the time and I think she should see a doctor.

Tortoises are generally gentle animals and don't normally ......... people. This means that they don't use their teeth to pierce human skin.

 Sharks don't have ......... like other fish. Rather, they have smooth, rubber-like skin.

There are too many people here today. It's too ..........

 However, penguins still have ......... like other birds do. They can't use them to soar through the air but they can use them to swim through the ocean at very high speeds. They can dive and flap t

 You ......... with buds found in your mouth. This is when you are able to detect and perceive flavors from food or drinks that you put into your mouth.

Tigers are beautiful animals because they have orange fur with black ..........

 Secretary: No problem. And, if something comes up between now and Thursday, please call us and we will ......... your appointment for a more convenient time.

 You ......... with your mouth and teeth. This is when you grind and mash food in your mouth to make it easier to get down into your throat area.

 Generally, tortoises have a very long ......... span. They can live to be 100 years old!

 Doctors often say that you should ......... in bed when you have a cold or the flu for a couple of days.

 Sharks are strange because their skeletons are not made up of ......... like humans. Rather, they are made up of cartilage.

 The sky is not cloudy. The sky is very ......... today.

 You ......... with your mouth. This is when you speak in a quiet way so that others cannot easily understand what you said.

 That question was not difficult. It was ..........

 Sometimes, children and adults alike will dress up as .......... This costume is simple to make because all you need is a white sheet with cut-out holes for your eyes, nose and mouth. This outfit is m

The sky is not clear today. It's ..........

Man: I would like it medium-........., please.

 Waiter: Sure, do you want fries or a fresh, green ......... with your sandwich?

 Bees fly around to different ......... in order to collect pollen.

 I have an electric can .......... I buy a lot of canned food so this appliance is excellent because it opens up all of the metal cans with ease.

 Children really like Halloween because they can dress up and take part in an activity where they go from house to house and collect candy from the residents who are home at the time. When the children

 Both America and Canada have extensive ......... systems that allow drivers to travel long distances at relatively high speeds.

You ......... with your mouth and lips. This is when you speak, very softly, using your breath rather than your regular, louder voice.

 Some cities allow big signs to be put on the side of the road for advertising purposes. These are called bill ..........

Man: That would be great, thanks. Store Clerk: Let's see. It looks like we don't have any ......... in stock right now.

 You ......... with your lips. This is when blow air through your lips and move your lips in order to make a high pitch sound.

He is not tall enough to ride the roller coaster yet. He is too ..........

 You ......... with your eyes. This is when you close and quickly open your eyelids without even thinking about doing it.

Halloween is celebrated in the fall at ......... time. This is when the food, that farmers have planted and grown all summer long, is ready to be picked and eaten.

 Secretary: Good morning, Dr. Ford office.............i help u ?

Sarah is a .......... She handles all of the correspondence for the manager in her office. She is also responsible for the filing and meeting arrangements as well as other clerical duties such as answ

 My ......... isn't working so I can't bake or roast anything right now. The repairman is coming today and I can't wait!

Tigers don't live together in prides, similar to ........., like lions do. Instead, they are very solitary animals.

 A ......... is a building where books are kept on but cannot be purchased by customers. Rather, they are borrowed and returned by people who come into this building.

 Sometimes, people will get a fever when they get a cold. This is when your body ......... increases, and you feel hot and sweaty.

 Man: Hi, I'm ......... for Metallica's Greatest Hits.

 He briefly got lost but the street ......... helped him find his way again.

You ......... your head in order to denote or signify disapproval. This is when you move your head from side to side.

 I am not bored and uninterested. I am ......... and interested.

 Man: I would like the steak sandwich and I'll ......... the salad with that. Waiter: OK. How would you like your steak?

Some penguins live in very cold climates in the Antarctic region of the world. These penguins have learned how to survive in very cold ..........

Patient: I have to take my daughter to school by 8:30 am so I won't be able to make it to your office by 9:00 due to rush hour traffic. Can I come in at 9:30 .........?

That machine is not safe to use. It's very ..........

 She is not ugly. In fact, she is the opposite. She is very ..........

 People usually use the outer shells of these large vegetables as Halloween dcor. They scoop out the meaty part of the vegetables, carve out faces, put candles inside of them and then place them in a w

You ......... with your mouth and lungs. This is when you intake air into your lungs and inhale and exhale without any effort.

 You ......... with your eyes. This is when you quickly look at something or someone.

You ......... with your hands. This is when you make a closed fist with your hand and then strike something or someone with it.

You ......... with your eye. This is when you close and open one eye on purpose and in order to denote some kind of gesture or sign to someone else.

Man: His birthday isn't until next Saturday. Do you think the ......... will arrive before the weekend?

 Sharks are .........-blooded animals; whereas, dolphins are warm-blooded.

 My friend is very .......... She is in good physical condition and her doctor says she is very healthy.

 A ......... is a large building that houses farm animals, equipment and animal feed. These buildings are usually found on farms and ranches.

A ......... is a building where children go to learn various subjects such as math, science and social studies.

 A popular game at Halloween parties is called ......... for apples. This is when people try to grab an apple — that is floating in a tub of water — with only their mouths. Usually, there are many appl

 Store Clerk: You can find that CD in the hard ......... music section.

 Store Clerk: Sure. If I order some more today, they should ......... here by Friday.

You ......... with your fingers. This is when you rub or scrape a part of body when you are itchy.

 He is really daring and loves exciting, new escapades. He is very ..........

Tigers are part of the cat or ......... family of animals.

My uncle is a train .......... He is the supervisor and rides at the back of the train. He is there to ensure that the train runs properly and on time.

When pregnant, female tortoises dig ......... in the ground. They will then lay eggs in these.

My friend is a school ......... driver. She picks up children on her daily route. She drives them to school safely in the morning and then she picks them up again in the afternoon once they've fini

A ......... is a structure that connects two land areas and is usually found over waterways and large, deep valleys.

 Secretary: I see. Please ......... a moment while I check his schedule for any openings.

 He is not rich. He has no money and is very ..........

Dave is a ......... person. He delivers packages to businesses in the downtown area everyday. Sometimes, I see him riding on his bike as he tries to get his packages delivered in a timely manner.

 An ......... complex is a large building that contains many, individual units that separate people or families live in and call home. Usually, these buildings have more than two floors.

 People put perishable foods in the ......... because this appliance keeps food cold.

 My uncle is a .......... He delivers mail to people everyday. He works for the government and gets a lot of exercise because he walks to individual mailboxes on his daily route.

 Tortoises often hide within their shells when they are ......... and feel threatened.

Bees usually live together in a ..........

 You ......... with your nose. This is a very fast inhale motion where you are able to quickly smell something.

His answer is not correct so he is ..........

 There is a popular children's fable called the Tortoise and the .......... The moral of this story is that a slow and steady pace always wins in the race called life.

I can't see anything because none of the lights are on in here. It's too ......... to see.

Secretary: No, I don't. How ......... Thursday at 9:00 am?

Mother penguins lay eggs and baby penguins ......... from these eggs when they are ready.

Sometimes, people will also decorate their houses so that they look like dark, scary, ......... houses. These are meant to look like old houses that ghosts inhabit.

Tortoises have hard ......... on their backs that protect them from predators.

 The back door is not closed or locked. It is ..........

 He is not sleepy today. Rather, he is very ......... and attentive.

 Most tortoises are herbivores. This means that their ......... generally consist of plants and not animals.

 Thomas says that when he gets a cold and a fever, his joints (knees, wrists, hips) usually .......... This means that he has joint pain.

Large, hairy bees are called ......... bees.

 Krista is a professional .......... She mainly works for the ballet company in her city. She takes part in beautiful performances twice a year and also teaches ballet to young girls on a weekly basis.

 Mike is a .......... He works in a school and cleans up after the students. He makes sure that all of the classrooms, hallways and desks are clean for the students and teachers each day. Sometimes, he

 You ......... with your head. This is a slight bow of the head (to move the head in an up and down motion) in order to denote approval.

 On Halloween, people usually dress up in various and strange .......... These are outfits that people don't usually wear and they do this to celebrate this mysterious holiday.

 Man: I already looked in that section but I couldn't ......... it.

 I love my ......... machine. I put my dirty clothes into this machine to get them clean. And, the spin cycle works really well.

 I have to get a repairman to come and take a look at the .......... It's not working properly and some of our frozen foods are thawing out. I don't want to lose all that food!

 People use a lot of ......... when they get a cold or the flu. These are very soft and people use them when they have a runny or stuffed nose.

"My mother is .......... She's very healthy and glowing," Jane said to John when he asked about her mother's health.

 My toddler had to ......... yesterday. He threw up all his dinner and then I put him to bed.

Waiter: Hi. Are you ready to .........?

She is not ugly. In fact, she is the opposite of that. She is very ..........

Penguins are ......... animals and, therefore, tend to live together in large groups called colonies. This means that they like to be around other animals like themselves.

Man: That would be great. I'll be back on Friday to ......... one up. Thanks for your help.

People usually put soup into a .......... This type of dish is deep and can hold liquids better than flat dishes.

 I need a new ......... cleaner. My old one isn't working properly and I need another one in order to get my carpets clean.

You ......... with your fingers. This is when you extend one finger in order to denote or specify the direction or existence of something.

 Randy is a .......... He drives a very large truck and transports many products from state to state. The vehicles he uses are also called semi or long-haul trucks.

 You ......... with your nose. This is when you are able to detect scents or odors.

Store Clerk: Really? Maybe we've ......... out. Let me check our inventory on the store computer.

That painting is unlike the others. It's very ......... and unusual.

 Henry cuts men's hair at the small shop that he owns. He is a ......... and has had some regular customers for years.

 Josephine is a bank .......... She works in a bank and she is usually the first person customers see when they walk through the door. She helps people with deposits, withdrawals and other daily bankin

 People usually put water or juice into a .......... This is a clear or transparent container and people can drink out of it.

I still remember how ......... it was when I broke my leg. I never felt pain like that before.

 She is not outgoing and sociable at first. She is ..........

Tigers are generally found in warmer countries in Asia but they also live in Siberia. In those cold areas, tigers have longer, warmer ......... that keeps them warm in the cold, winter months.

 Bees work together to make .......... This is a sweet, healthy syrup.

You ......... with your lips. This is when you touch your lips to something. Usually, people who are enamored with each other do this on a regular basis.

 Tortoises are also called ......... turtles because they don't live in oceans like their cousins the sea turtles.

Penguins swim in the ocean and eat small, oceanic animals like krill as well as other types of ......... and fish.

He is not energetic and alert right now. He is very tired and ..........

You ......... with your hands. This is when you gently tap or caress someone's head or some other part of his/her body in order to denote kindness, love or approval.

A ......... is a building where people go to worship God together. Usually, Christians gather in this kind of building.

The weather is not calm and peaceful. It's thundery and ..........

 That painting is not real. It is a copy so it's ..........

 An ......... is an Eskimo home that is made of blocks of snow and ice and is shaped like a dome.

Mike decided to ride his bicycle so he went to the park by ..........

Keith is a .......... He is an enlisted member of the armed forces and he serves and protects his country under the command of a sergeant.

Some people also feel ......... when they get a cold or the flu. This is when you feel like you might fall because you have a spinning feeling in your head.

 I use my ......... every morning because I like to toast slices of bread. I then put peanut butter on the slices.

 Secretary: Sure, 9:30 am sounds good. OK, so you have an appointment to see Dr. Ford at 9:30 am on Thursday. Would you like a ......... call tomorrow?

Male and ......... tigers look a lot alike but male tigers are slightly bigger than the opposite sex.

 Doctors usually say that you should get a lot of ......... if you have a cold or the flu.

 Halloween is celebrated in ......... on the 31st day of the month.

 Bees are wonderful creatures that help the flowering plants. They don't usually bother people, but if they are afraid of you, they might ......... you. Ouch!

 That test was not easy. It was very ..........

 You ......... with your hands. This is when you hit someone or something with an open hand.

Secretary: Hi, I'm back. Can you come ......... tomorrow at 1:00 pm?

 Patient: No, that's fine. I will remember the date and time. Thank you for getting me in to ......... Dr. Ford so quickly.

There are many different ......... of penguins around the world but, generally, they are black and white in color.

 Pedestrians should walk on ......... whenever possible. This is better and safer than walking on the busy roadways.

 That shirt is not dark and boring. In fact, it's very colorful and ..........

James is a .......... He treats patients who have mental illnesses and disorders. Sometimes, he prescribes medication in order to help them cope with their emotional and mental difficulties.

 My mother-in-law is .......... She has serious health problems.

My fish is not dead. He is still ..........

 Before you telephoned, I ......... watching television.

 Bees work together under the direction of alarge female bee called the .......... The others work to make honey and protect the leader.

 That gift was not cheap. In fact, it was very ..........

Robert is a .......... He picks people up in his car and drives them to various places. He works in a busy city and he gets paid by running a meter in his car.

 Tigers don't like to hunt with other tigers. Rather, they are solitary hunters so this means they like hunt ..........

Bees make a ......... sound when they fly.

 You ......... with your throat muscles. This is when you put something into your mouth and then push it down into your throat.

 Dracula, an evil ........., is a symbol of Halloween. Legendary stories say that Count Dracula turns into a bat at midnight and sucks humans' blood.

Tigers like to rest during the day and prefer to hunt at night. This means they attack, catch and eat other animals when it's ......... outside.

I really ......... sick yesterday. I think I got food poisoning.

 Patient: No, 1:00 pm is not good for me. Do you ......... anything in the morning?

 He took the ......... streets rather than the busy highway because he felt safer on the streets that go throughout the city. Highways and freeways are very busy and the cars drive at high speeds on th

Woman: Yes, I want a roast beef sandwich and a ........., please.

You ......... your nose when you have a cold or when your nose is stuffed for whatever reason. This is when people use tissues and forcefully blow out into tissues in order to empty their noses.

 Cheetahs are very fast but tigers are not. So, tigers are very careful when they hunt. They slowly ......... up to their prey and then jump or pounce with great force.

 I think I'm going to be .......... I can't keep anything done lately and that smell makes me want to throw up again.

 You ......... with your teeth. This is when you put something into your mouth and then you sink your teeth down and into something.

 Tigers are carnivores so they will hunt and eat nearly any ......... of animal.

 When you get a cold or the flu, you often have to ......... your nose.

 Even though penguins are part of the bird family, they cannot .......... This means that they cannot soar through the skies with large, powerful wings like other birds are able to do.