A name identifies a person, animal, place or other thing.
The idea
Use a name for one and names for several. On many English-language forms, first name means given name and last name means family name. Forms and naming conventions differ between cultures and people.
Examples
- My name is on the form.
- What is your first name?
- Please write your last name here.
- The names are on the list.
- I cannot remember his name.
- The dog’s name is on the tag.
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Do not assume every person has the same number or order of names. Follow the form’s instructions and ask if a field does not fit.
Try it yourself
Choose the plural after two. Two ___ are on the list. (name / names)
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names
names is plural after two.
On this form the field asks for a given name. On this form, ___ name means given name. (first / last)
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first
first name commonly identifies a given name on an English form.
Choose the verb for one name. My name ___ on the form. (is / are)
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is
is agrees with the singular subject my name.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the plural after two. Two ___ are on the list. (name / names)
On this form the field asks for a given name. On this form, ___ name means given name. (first / last)
Choose the verb for one name. My name ___ on the form. (is / are)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write a fictional name on a form and identify its given-name field.