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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. PLURAL NOUNS. Most nouns in English are made into plural nouns by adding an s to the singular form, however, …………….
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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.
PLURAL NOUNS Most nouns in English are made into plural nouns by adding an sto the singular form, however, …………….
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 boxes losses quizzes dishes churches houses
key toy monkey Add s to nouns ending in a vowel and y. keys toys monkeys
sky hobby penny skies Change y to an i and add es to nouns ending in a consonant and y. hobbies pennies
What about nouns that end in a vowel? Add an s to nouns ending in a vowel and o. radio - radios zoo - zoos Add an s to musical terms ending in o. solo - solos cello - cellos
Nouns ending in a consonant and o should be learned. If you’re not sure, check the dictionary.
Some nouns have special plural forms. For example………….
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
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
…..QUIZ TIME….. Write the plural form of each of these nouns. • teacup 6. Department of Justice • goose 7. daughter-n-law • Iroquois 8. leaf • class 9. hobby • 5. auto 10. donkey
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS. • teacups 6. Departments of Justice • geese 7. daughters-in-law • Iroquois 8. leaves • classes 9. hobbies • 5. autos 10. donkeys