Test yourself

Complete the sentences with the correct word: damage or damages.


1.  The (1 p.) awarded to the plaintiff were substantial.

2.  The company is responsible for the environmental (1 p.) caused by its operations.

3.  The defendant was ordered to pay (1 p.) for the injury caused by the defective product.

4.  The earthquake resulted in widespread (1 p.) to the infrastructure.

5.  The storm caused significant (1 p.) to the crops.

6.  The victim is entitled to receive (1 p.) for the emotional trauma caused by the attack.

7.  The (1 p.) from the flood included loss of property and livelihood.

8.  The fire caused extensive (1 p.) to the historic building.

9.  The plaintiff is seeking (1 p.) for the loss of business.

10.  The collision caused severe (1 p.) to both cars involved.

Note:
Damage meaning harm is uncountable.
Damages meaning monetary compensation are a plural noun.