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QQ.6 Identify singular and plural nouns
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What are nouns?
Nouns are words that name a person, place, thing, or animal.
Examples:
- person: teacher, child
- place: school, park
- thing: book, desk
- animal: dog, bird
Note
If a word names someone or something, it is a noun.
What are singular nouns?
A singular noun names one person, place, thing, or animal.
Examples:
- one cat
- one book
- one teacher
- one apple
Note
If you can count it as one, the noun is singular.
What are plural nouns?
A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or animal.
Examples:
- two cats
- three books
- many teachers
- four apples
Note
Plural nouns often end in -s or -es.
How to form plural nouns
Most plural nouns are formed by adding letters to the end of a singular noun.
Common Rules:
- Add -s: dog → dogs
- Add -es for words ending in s, x, ch, or sh: box → boxes
- Change -y to -ies: baby → babies
Note
Always look at the ending of the word before making it plural.
Using singular and plural nouns in sentences
Singular and plural nouns help make sentences clear and accurate.
Examples:
- The dog runs fast.
- The dogs run fast.
- A student is reading.
- Many students are reading.
Note
Make sure your noun matches the number of people or things in the sentence.