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Which of the following is the plural form of "tooth"?
Which of the following is the plural form of "tooth"?
- Toothes
- Tooths
- Teeth (correct)
- Tooths
What is the plural of "goose"?
What is the plural of "goose"?
- Geese (correct)
- Gooses
- Geeses
- Goose
What is the plural form of "ox"?
What is the plural form of "ox"?
- Oxses
- Ox
- Oxes
- Oxen (correct)
Which of the following is an irregular plural noun?
Which of the following is an irregular plural noun?
Which word remains the same in both singular and plural forms?
Which word remains the same in both singular and plural forms?
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Irregular Nouns
Irregular Nouns
Nouns that do not form plurals by adding -s or -es.
Children
Children
Plural form of the noun 'child'.
Men
Men
Plural form of the noun 'man'.
Feet
Feet
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People
People
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Study Notes
Irregular Plural Nouns
- Irregular nouns do not follow the standard rules for forming plurals by adding -s or -es.
- Many irregular noun plurals exist in English, requiring memorization.
Examples of Irregular Plurals
- Child -> Children
- Man -> Men
- Woman -> Women
- Foot -> Feet
- Tooth -> Teeth
- Mouse -> Mice
- Goose -> Geese
- Ox -> Oxen
- Louse -> Lice
- Penny -> Pence
- Person -> People
- Leaf -> Leaves
- Wolf -> Wolves
- Knife -> Knives
- Sheep -> Sheep (remains the same in plural)
- Fish -> Fish (remains the same in plural)
Why memorization is important
- Incorrect plural forms can change the meaning of a sentence and cause confusion for readers.
- Correct use of irregular plurals is crucial for effective communication in writing and speaking.
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