A coin is a piece of metal used as money.
The idea
Coin is countable: a coin, two coins. Say a coin is worth a particular amount.
Examples
- I found a coin under the sofa.
- This coin is worth fifty cents.
- Two coins fell out of the bag.
- Put a coin in the parking machine.
- The child saved coins in a small jar.
- Do you have a one-euro coin?
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Watch out
A coin is an individual object; money is generally uncountable.
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Choose the correct word. Put one ___ into the machine. (coin / coins)
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coin
coin: one metal piece is needed for the machine.
Choose the correct word. There are three ___ in my pocket. (coins / coin)
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coins
coins: three individual pieces require a plural.
Choose the correct word. This coin is ___ ten cents. (worth / tall)
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worth
worth: this introduces the value.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. Put one ___ into the machine. (coin / coins)
Choose the correct word. There are three ___ in my pocket. (coins / coin)
Choose the correct word. This coin is ___ ten cents. (worth / tall)
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 coin and say how much it is worth.