English grammar
One / ones instead of repeating the noun: a bright one, dark ones
Describe the flat you want without repeating the word flat.
From the scene I'm looking for one with a lift
In short
Say one or ones instead of repeating the noun: a bright one, dark ones. Don't use an adjective alone.
Your turn
Which one goes with a + adjective + one?
Options: I'm looking for one with a lift · I hate dark ones · I want a bright one
Show answer
a + adjective + one → I want a bright one
How it works
Once everyone knows you're talking about flats, say one (singular) or ones (plural) instead of repeating flat.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
Here's (blank) that's got a lift and faces the street.
Options: it · ones · one
Show answer
Here's one that's got a lift and faces the street.
Aquí hay uno que tiene ascensor y es exterior.
Good to know
A bright one, dark ones, one with a lift. An adjective usually can't stand alone in place of the noun: say a furnished one, not a furnished.
one + with / that I'm looking for one with a lift
Nuria
I'm looking for one with a lift. I'm not climbing any more stairs.
Busco un piso que tenga ascensor. No subo más escaleras.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank). I'm not climbing any more stairs.
Options: I want a bright one · I hate dark ones · I'm looking for one with a lift
Show answer
Nuria
I'm looking for one with a lift. I'm not climbing any more stairs.
Busco un piso que tenga ascensor. No subo más escaleras.
a + adjective + one I want a bright one
Javi
I want a bright one. I hate dark ones.
Yo busco uno que sea luminoso. Odio los pisos oscuros.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank). I hate dark ones.
Options: I'm looking for one with a lift · A furnished one · I want a bright one
Show answer
Javi
I want a bright one. I hate dark ones.
Yo busco uno que sea luminoso. Odio los pisos oscuros.
adjective + ones (plural) I hate dark ones
Javi
I want a bright one. I hate dark ones.
Yo busco uno que sea luminoso. Odio los pisos oscuros.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
I want a bright one. (blank).
Options: I'm looking for one with a lift · A furnished one · I hate dark ones
Show answer
Javi
I want a bright one. I hate dark ones.
Yo busco uno que sea luminoso. Odio los pisos oscuros.
not an adjective alone a furnished one (not: a furnished)
Nuria
And a furnished one, please. We haven't even got a chair.
Y que esté amueblado, por favor. No tenemos ni una silla.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
And (blank), please. We haven't even got a chair.
Options: a furnished one · I'm looking for one with a lift · I want a bright one
Show answer
Nuria
And a furnished one, please. We haven't even got a chair.
Y que esté amueblado, por favor. No tenemos ni una silla.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| one + with / that | I'm looking for one with a lift |
|---|---|
| a + adjective + one | I want a bright one |
| adjective + ones (plural) | I hate dark ones |
| not an adjective alone | a furnished one (not: a furnished) |
More lines from the story
- JaviHere's one that's got a lift and faces the street.Aquí hay uno que tiene ascensor y es exterior.
- JaviI hope it's a real one, not just one in a photo.Espero que sea un piso que exista, y no solo en la foto.
- NuriaThen let's go and see it right now!¡Pues vamos a verlo ahora mismo!