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.

"Plural-Only Nouns" in English Grammar

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

thanks

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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:

Example

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:

Example

My pants are not clean. I need to wash them.

Quiz:


1.

Which one is NOT a plural-only noun?

A

Scissors

B

Glasses

C

Shirts

D

Shorts

2.

Choose the correct sentence using a plural-only noun.

A

I have a pair of pants.

B

I need a new pants.

C

I have two pants.

D

I have one pair of pant.

3.

Sort the words into the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

.
i
need
two
pairs
of
pants
4.

Complete the sentences using the correct phrase

I bought a new

shoes because mine were too tight.

I went shopping for a

clothes.

This

pants is larger than the other.

pair of
set of
5.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "I can't find my glasses. ______ not on my desk."

A

It is

B

They are

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