Choose the appropriate noun form to complete the sentence. Thieves broke the…

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Choose the appropriate noun form to complete the sentence.

Thieves broke the shop window and carried off ________worth thousands of pounds.

  1. A.

    jewellery

  2. B.

    jewelleries

  3. C.

    jeweller

  4. D.

    jewellers

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Correct answer: A

Correct answer: jewellery

Explanation: "jewellery" is an uncountable (mass) noun used to refer to items collectively. Uncountable nouns do not take a plural form, which is why "jewellery" fits the sentence.

  • jewelleries — not a standard plural; jewellery is uncountable. To count items say "pieces of jewellery."

  • jeweller — means a person who makes or sells jewellery, not the items.

  • jewellers — plural of jeweller (people or shops), not the goods.

Correct sentence: Thieves broke the shop window and carried off jewellery worth thousands of pounds.

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