Is goose singular or plural?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the word 'goose' is in the singular or plural form. The word 'goose' refers to one bird, while the plural form is 'geese' which refers to more than one goose.
Answer
Goose is singular and geese is plural.
Goose is singular and geese is the plural form.
Answer for screen readers
Goose is singular and geese is the plural form.
More Information
The transformation from 'goose' to 'geese' is an irregular plural formation in English. The change in vowel sound from 'oo' to 'ee' is inherited from older forms of Germanic languages.
Sources
- Plural of goose | Learn English - Preply - preply.com
- Goose Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary - britannica.com
- GOOSE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com - dictionary.com