A toothbrush is a small brush for cleaning your teeth.
The idea
Toothbrush is countable: say a toothbrush or two toothbrushes. You can brush your teeth with one.
Examples
- I keep my toothbrush beside the sink.
- Maya bought a new toothbrush at the shop.
- Please pack your toothbrush for the trip.
- Their old toothbrush has worn bristles.
- We put two toothbrushes in the bathroom cup.
- Leo uses a toothbrush to clean his teeth every morning.
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Watch out
Do not confuse toothbrush with toothpaste: the brush is the tool, and the paste goes on it.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. There are two ___ in the bag. (toothbrush / toothbrushes)
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toothbrushes
Toothbrushes is plural after two.
Choose the correct word. I clean my teeth with a ___. (toothbrush / toothpaste)
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toothbrush
Toothbrush names the tool used to clean teeth.
Choose the correct word. This brush is worn, so I will ___ it. (replace / pack)
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replace
Replace fits because the old brush is worn.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. There are two ___ in the bag. (toothbrush / toothbrushes)
Choose the correct word. I clean my teeth with a ___. (toothbrush / toothpaste)
Choose the correct word. This brush is worn, so I will ___ it. (replace / pack)
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 where you keep your toothbrush and when you need a new one.