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Which of the following is the definition of a plural noun?
Which of the following is the definition of a plural noun?
- A word that indicates there is more than one person, animal, place, thing, or idea. (correct)
- A word that indicates there is only one person, animal, place, thing, or idea.
- A word that indicates there is both one and more than one person, animal, place, thing, or idea.
- A word that indicates there is no person, animal, place, thing, or idea.
What do you usually add to the end of a word to make it a plural noun?
What do you usually add to the end of a word to make it a plural noun?
- Both 's', 'es', and 'ies' (correct)
- An 's'
- An 'ies'
- An 'es'
Which of the following is an example of a plural noun?
Which of the following is an example of a plural noun?
- Mouse
- Cat
- Book
- Dogs (correct)
What is an exception to the rule of adding 's', 'es', or 'ies' to make a word a plural noun?
What is an exception to the rule of adding 's', 'es', or 'ies' to make a word a plural noun?
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When do you use plural nouns?
When do you use plural nouns?
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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.
Forming Plural Nouns
- Usually, you add -s to the end of a word to make it a plural noun.
- If the word ends with -o, -is, -ch, or -sh, you add -es to make it a plural noun.
- If the word ends with a consonant followed by -y, you change the -y to -ies to make it a plural noun.
Examples of Plural Nouns
- Cats, dogs, and children are examples of plural nouns.
Exceptions to the Rule
- Words that remain the same in both singular and plural forms, such as deer and sheep, are exceptions to the rule.
Using Plural Nouns
- Plural nouns are used to refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea in a sentence.
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