A sock is a soft piece of clothing worn on a foot.
The idea
Use a sock for one and socks for more than one. A pair of socks normally has two.
Examples
- One sock is under the sofa.
- These socks are warm and soft.
- I need a clean pair of socks.
- The blue sock has a small hole.
- She puts her socks in the drawer.
- Do these two socks match?
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Watch out
Do not use a sock for a pair: two separate socks make the pair.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. There is one ___ on the floor. (sock / socks)
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sock
sock follows one.
Choose the correct word. He wears two green ___. (sock / socks)
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socks
socks refers to two pieces.
Choose the correct word. I bought a ___ of socks. (pair / single)
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pair
pair names the set of two.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. There is one ___ on the floor. (sock / socks)
Choose the correct word. He wears two green ___. (sock / socks)
Choose the correct word. I bought a ___ of socks. (pair / single)
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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Describe a pair of socks and say whether they match.