Understanding the Difference Between 'One' and 'Ones'

Understanding the Difference Between 'One' and 'Ones'

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the difference between 'one' and 'ones' and apply it in a sentence.

What do you already know about the difference between 'one' and 'ones'?

I've bought a new car it's the red ........... over there.

You can't see it? it's next to those purple ........ over there

What are 'one' and 'ones'?

One is used when referring to a single person or thing. Ones is used when referring to more than one person or thing.

Examples

I have one pen. I have three pens. I like the red ones.

Practice Exercise

Complete the following sentences using 'one' or 'ones': 

I've bought a new car it's the red ........... over there.

You can't see it? it's next to those purple ........ over there.

Answers

1. one
2. ones
3. one

Present Continuous

The Present Continuous is used to talk about actions happening now or in the future.

Be Verb in Present Continuous

The verb 'be' is used with the Present Continuous tense.

I am playing.
You are studying.
He is working.

Affirmative Sentences

Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing.

I am studying.
She is dancing.
They are playing.

Negative Sentences

Subject + am not/is not/are not + verb + -ing.

I am not studying.
She is not dancing.
They are not playing.

Question Sentences

Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?

Am I studying?
Is she dancing?
Are they playing?

Practice Exercise

Complete the following sentences using the Present Continuous tense:

1. They ___ (play) football now.
2. ___ (you / study) for the test?
3. She ___ (not / watch) TV at the moment.

Answers

1. are playing
2. Are you studying
3. is not watching

Putting It All Together

Combine the knowledge of 'one' and 'ones' with Present Continuous tense to form complete sentences.

Interactive Activity

Create your own sentences using 'one' or 'ones' and the Present Continuous tense. Share your sentences with a partner.

Review

Recap the main points learned in this lesson: the difference between 'one' and 'ones,' and the usage of Present Continuous tense.

Quiz

Assess students' understanding with a short quiz on 'one' and 'ones' and Present Continuous tense.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the difference between 'one' and 'ones' and can apply it in a sentence. You can also use Present Continuous tense in affirmative, negative, and question sentences.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.