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Luyện nghe Speak English Around Town ((Lesson 12: Visiting the Dentist))


"One" and "ones" can be used to substitute for a noun that was just mentioned.

Look at this example from the dialogue:

Dr. Li: It looks like the filling is loose.
Tina: Isn't that the same one you replaced last year?

Tina says "one" rather than repeating the noun (filling). She could have also said: "Isn't that the same filling you replaced last year?"


Other examples with "one":
▶ "Do you like the red or the blue jacket?" - "I like the red one."
▶ "I don't have a tie to wear to dinner." - "Let me lend you one."
▶ "Which ring do you like?" - "I like the one on the top shelf."
▶ "I'd like a chocolate chip cookie." - "We have two different kinds, one with nuts and the other without nuts. Which one do you want?"


When referring to a plural noun, use "ones."
Examples:
▶ "Those pastries look delicious!" - "Which ones?"
▶ "Please water the plants." - "Which ones?" - "The ones in the kitchen."


Look at another example from the dialogue:
Tina: Also, one of my top right teeth is a little sensitive.
Dr. Li: Which one?

You may wonder why the dentist doesn't say, "Which ones?'" since "teeth" are mentioned. In this case, however, we know Tina is talking about one of her teeth.

Listening - VISITING THE DENTIST Quick Quiz -

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