Singular & Plural Nouns

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What is a singular noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'cat'.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'cats'.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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Most nouns form their plural by adding 's' or 'es'. Example: 'dog' becomes 'dogs', 'box' becomes 'boxes'.

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What is an example of an irregular plural noun?

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An irregular plural noun does not follow the standard rules of pluralization. Example: 'child' becomes 'children'.

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What is the plural form of 'mouse'?

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The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice'.

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What is the plural form of 'tooth'?

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The plural form of 'tooth' is 'teeth'.

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What is the plural form of 'person'?

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The plural form of 'person' is 'people'.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things. Example: 'team', 'flock'.

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How do you identify a singular noun in a sentence?

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A singular noun typically refers to one entity and can be identified by the absence of 's' or 'es' at the end.

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How do you identify a plural noun in a sentence?

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A plural noun typically refers to multiple entities and often ends with 's' or 'es'.