Plural-Only Nouns For beginners
Learn about plural-only nouns, which are always in the plural form, like 'scissors' and 'pants'. Simple explanations, examples, and exercises included.
What Are Plural-Only Nouns?
Plural-only nouns are nouns that do not have a singular form, and are always used in the plural form. For example:
pants
shoes
scissors
glasses
shorts
clothes
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Plural-only nouns cannot be directly counted or used with numbers. Instead, words like 'pair of' or 'set of' are used with the numbers to make the nouns countable. Look at the examples:
I have a pair of shoes.
Two sets of scissors were on the table.
We use plural-only nouns with plural verbs and plural pronouns, for example:
My pants are not clean. I need to wash them.
Quiz:
Which of these plural nouns is a plural-only noun?
Chairs
Tables
Books
Scissors
Which sentence uses a plural-only noun correctly?
I have a pants.
I have a pair of pants.
I have two pants.
I have pant.
Sort the following words into the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
My shoes
not here.
We have two sets of scissors. Please give
to me.
His
are on the table. He can't see clearly without them.
Which sentence is correct when using a plural-only noun?
My pants is new.
My pants are new.
My pant are new.
My pants was new.
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