Is the noun singular or plural?
Key Notes:
Definition of Singular and Plural Nouns:
- Singular Noun: Refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. Example: cat, house, apple.
- Plural Noun: Refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. Example: cats, houses, apples.
Identifying Singular Nouns:
- A singular noun names one item or individual.
- Usually does not have an “s” or “es” at the end.
- Example sentences: “The dog is running.” “She has a pencil.”
Identifying Plural Nouns:
- A plural noun names more than one item or individual.
- Often formed by adding “s” or “es” to the end of a singular noun.
- Example sentences: “The dogs are running.” “She has two pencils.”
Rules for Forming Plural Nouns:
- Add “s”: Most nouns form their plural by adding “s” (e.g., book → books, chair → chairs).
- Add “es”: Nouns ending in “s,” “sh,” “ch,” “x,” or “z” form their plural by adding “es” (e.g., bus → buses, dish → dishes).
- Change “y” to “ies”: For nouns ending in a consonant followed by “y,” change “y” to “ies” (e.g., baby → babies, city → cities).
- Irregular Plurals: Some nouns have unique plural forms (e.g., child → children, mouse → mice).
Exceptions and Irregular Nouns:
- Some nouns do not follow standard rules for plurals and need to be memorized (e.g., deer → deer, sheep → sheep).
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