LoginSingular and Plural Nouns
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!
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.
Formation
Most plural nouns are formed by adding '-s' to the end of a singular noun. For example:
| Singular Nouns | Plural Nouns |
|---|---|
| cat |
cat |
| boy |
boy |
| cup |
cup |
| pencil |
pencil |
| desk |
desk |
| apple |
apple |
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 |
|---|---|
|
chur |
church |
|
bos |
boss |
|
di |
dish |
|
bo |
box |
|
qui |
quizz |
If a singular noun ends in a consonant followed by '-y', the plural form is created by replacing the '-y' with '-ies'. For example:
| Singular Nouns | Plural Nouns |
|---|---|
|
cit |
cit |
|
bab |
bab |
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 |
Verb Agreement
When using nouns as subjects, it's important to use singular verbs with singular nouns and plural verbs with plural nouns. Pay attention to the examples:
Your eyes
A glass
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