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What is a common suffix used to form plural nouns in English?
What is a common suffix used to form plural nouns in English?
Which of the following is an example of an irregular plural noun?
Which of the following is an example of an irregular plural noun?
What does 'cars' refer to?
What does 'cars' refer to?
Which of the following words does not change when forming its plural?
Which of the following words does not change when forming its plural?
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In the context of the text, what do 'ears' refer to?
In the context of the text, what do 'ears' refer to?
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What is the plural form of the word 'tooth'?
What is the plural form of the word 'tooth'?
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Study Notes
Plural Nouns
When we talk about plural nouns, we're referring to words in English that represent more than one object, person, idea, concept or thing. These words often end with the suffixes -s, -es, -en, or -are. Here are some examples of common plural forms of regular nouns:
- Cat → Cats
- Book → Books
- School → Schools
- Sheep → Sheep
- Person → People
- Car → Cars
In addition to these standard plural forms, there are several exceptions where the base form remains unchanged when making it plural. Some examples of irregular plurals in English include:
- Child → Children
- Water → Waters
- Man → Men
- Foot → Feet
- Tooth → Teeth
Plural nouns can also have different meanings depending on their context. For instance, "cars" refers to multiple vehicles whereas "ears" refers to the body parts worn by people around them. Similarly, "books" might refer to objects on shelves while "books" could also refer to something someone has read or is reading.
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Learn about plural nouns in English, including regular and irregular forms. Understand how plural nouns can have different meanings based on context, with examples provided for clarity.
