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
thanks
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 one is NOT a plural-only noun?
Scissors
Glasses
Shirts
Shorts
Choose the correct sentence using a plural-only noun.
I have a pair of pants.
I need a new pants.
I have two pants.
I have one pair of pant.
Sort the words into the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
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.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "I can't find my glasses. ______ not on my desk."
It is
They are
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