A key can open or close a lock, or be used to start a vehicle.
The idea
Use a key for one and keys for several. A car key is for a car; a spare key is an extra key kept for later use.
Examples
- The key is on the table.
- I cannot find my keys.
- This key opens the door.
- Please give me the car key.
- She keeps a spare key at home.
- We need two keys for the new locks.
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The plural is keys, with s after y: do not change it to ies.
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Choose the plural after two. We need two ___. (keys / keies)
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keys
Keys is the plural of key after two.
Choose the word for the vehicle. Please give me the ___ key; I need to drive. (car / door)
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car
Car key names the key used for a car.
Choose the word meaning extra and kept in case it is needed. I keep an extra ___ key in case I lose mine. (spare / missing)
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spare
Spare means an extra key kept for possible use.
Practice round
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Choose the plural after two. We need two ___. (keys / keies)
Choose the word for the vehicle. Please give me the ___ key; I need to drive. (car / door)
Choose the word meaning extra and kept in case it is needed. I keep an extra ___ key in case I lose mine. (spare / missing)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe where you keep a key and say whether you have a spare.