Singular and 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 make most nouns plural?

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You usually add 's' to the end of the noun. Example: dog -> dogs.

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What do you do to make a noun ending in 'y' plural?

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If the noun ends in a consonant followed by 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. Example: baby -> babies.

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What do you do to make a noun ending in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', or 'sh' plural?

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You add 'es' to the end of the noun. Example: box -> boxes.

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What is the plural form of 'lady'?

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The plural form of 'lady' is 'ladies'.

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What is the plural form of 'family'?

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The plural form of 'family' is 'families'.

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What is the plural form of 'cherry'?

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The plural form of 'cherry' is 'cherries'.

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What is the plural form of 'bus'?

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The plural form of 'bus' is 'buses'.

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What is the plural form of 'peach'?

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The plural form of 'peach' is 'peaches'.