A skill is an ability developed through learning and practice.
The idea
The countable noun skill has singular a skill and plural skills. Say develop a skill or communication skills.
Examples
- Cooking is a useful skill.
- The course develops practical skills.
- Our guide has excellent map-reading skills.
- You can improve this skill with practice.
- The job requires good communication skills.
- Painting taught the children a new skill.
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Watch out
Do not use the singular after several when you mean multiple abilities.
Try it yourself
Choose the best word. The workshop builds useful ___. (skill / skills)
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skills
skills fits the plural meaning of useful abilities.
Choose the best word. Listening is an important ___. (skill / skills)
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skill
skill names one ability after an important.
Choose the best word. Regular practice can ___ a skill. (improve / lose)
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improve
improve expresses making the ability better.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the best word. The workshop builds useful ___. (skill / skills)
Choose the best word. Listening is an important ___. (skill / skills)
Choose the best word. Regular practice can ___ a skill. (improve / lose)
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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