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Which one of the following is a plural noun?
Which one of the following is a plural noun?
- Animal
- Person
- Place
- Thing (correct)
What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?
What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?
- Singular nouns are proper nouns, while plural nouns are common nouns.
- Singular nouns refer to one person, animal, place, thing, or idea, while plural nouns refer to more than one. (correct)
- Singular nouns are used in writing, while plural nouns are used in speaking.
- Singular nouns have an 's' at the end, while plural nouns have an 'es' at the end.
Which of the following is an exception to the rule of adding 's', 'es', or 'ies' to form plural nouns?
Which of the following is an exception to the rule of adding 's', 'es', or 'ies' to form plural nouns?
- Place
- Moose (correct)
- Animal
- Person
When do you use plural nouns?
When do you use plural nouns?
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Which of the following is an example of a plural noun?
Which of the following is an example of a plural noun?
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Study Notes
Plural Nouns
- A plural noun is a noun that refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Singular and Plural Nouns
- A singular noun is a noun that refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.
- The main difference between singular and plural nouns is the number of items they represent.
Forming Plural Nouns
- To form plural nouns, we usually add 's', 'es', or 'ies' to the singular form of the noun.
- There are exceptions to this rule, such as nouns that remain the same in both singular and plural forms (e.g., deer).
Using Plural Nouns
- We use plural nouns to refer to multiple items or groups in a sentence or conversation.
Examples of Plural Nouns
- Examples of plural nouns include cats, dogs, houses, and cities.
- The word "men" is a plural noun that is an exception to the rule of adding 's', 'es', or 'ies', as it changes the vowel sound in the singular form "man".
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Test your knowledge on singular and plural nouns with this quiz! Learn the definition, examples, and exercises to understand the difference between singular and plural nouns.
