Singular and Plural Nouns

For beginners

Singular nouns refer to one item, while plural nouns indicate more than one. Understanding the difference helps form correct sentences and observe agreement.

"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.

Formation

Most plural nouns are formed by adding '-s' to the end of a singular noun. For example:

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'. For example:

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

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 are blue.

A glass is on the table.

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What Are Singular and Plural Nouns?
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Irregular Nouns
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