Nouns and Plural Forms

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a singular noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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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.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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Add 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., cat -> cats).

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, usually formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

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How do you write the singular possessive form of 'kitten'?

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kitten's (e.g., kitten's toy).

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization and is always capitalized (e.g., Halloween, New York).

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., city, dog).

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How do you write the singular possessive form of 'town'?

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town's (e.g., town's library).

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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one, while plural nouns refer to more than one.