Singular and Plural Nouns for beginners

Anything that is just one in quantity is singular. But what if there is more than one? Nouns that are two or more are called plurals! Simple, yes? Let's see!

"Singular and Plural Nouns" in English Grammar

What Are Singular and Plural Nouns?

A singular noun refers to just one* person, place, thing, or idea. But a plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

Most plural nouns are formed by adding '-s' to the end of the nouns.

Singular Nouns Plural Nouns
cat cats
boy boys
cup cups
pencil pencils
desk desks
apple apples

Spelling

If a singular noun ends in s, x, z, ch, or sh, the plural form is created by adding "-es".

Singular Nouns Plural Nouns
church churches
boss bosses
dish dishes
box boxes
quiz quizzes

If a singular noun ends in a consonant followed by "-y", the plural form is created by replacing the "-y" with "-ies".

Singular Nouns Plural Nouns
city cities
baby babies

Irregular Nouns

Some nouns have irregular plural forms. For example:

Singular Nouns Plural Nouns
man men
woman women
child children
tooth teeth
foot feet
fish fish
sheep sheep

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