Advanced English Primary 2 Grammar

Choose the option that correctly completes both blanks. "There are three _____ and two _____ swimming in the tank."

A fishs and shrimps
B fishes and shrimpes
C fishies and shrimpies
D fish and shrimp
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Step 1: Identify the type of noun. Both 'fish' and 'shrimp' are zero-plural nouns — their singular and plural forms are identical. Step 2: When counting multiple items of the same species, zero-plural nouns do not change: one fish, three fish; one shrimp, two shrimp. Answer: 'fish and shrimp' is correct.

Correct answer: fish and shrimp

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