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A singular noun names one person, place, thing or idea.
A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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PLURAL NOUNS
Most nouns in English are made into plural nouns by adding an s to the singular form, however, …………….
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If the noun ends with an s, ch, sh, x, or z, an es is added to make the
noun plural.
Make the following nouns plural:
box loss
dish quiz
church house
boxeslosses
dishes quizzes
churches houses
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•Add s to nouns ending in a vowel and y.
key
toy
monkey
keys
toys
monkeys
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Change y to an i and add es to nouns ending in a consonant and y.
sky
hobby
penny
skies
hobbies
pennies
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What about nouns that endin a vowel?
Add an s to musical terms ending in o.
Add an s to nouns ending in a vowel and o.
radio - radios zoo - zoos
cello - cellos solo - solos
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Nouns ending in a consonant and o should be learned.
echo echoes
potato potatoes
tomato tomatoes
zero zeros, zeroes
hero heroes
If you’re not sure, check the dictionary.
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Some nouns have special plural forms.
For example………….
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Add s to many nouns ending in f, fe, or ff.
roof - roofs cliff - cliffs
But, some nouns drop the f or fe and add ves.
calf – calves life - lives
Some nouns have irregular plural forms!
child - children ox - oxen
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Some nouns have identical singular and plural forms.
deer - deer scissors - scissors
For compound words, the most important word is usually made plural.
son-in-law / sons-in-law board of health/boards of health
Add an ’s to form the plural of letters or numbers used as a noun.
A – A’s 100 – 100’s