Singular and plural

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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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Add 's' to the end of the singular noun. Example: 'dog' becomes 'dogs'.

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What is an irregular plural noun?

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

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What is the plural of 'mouse'?

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The plural of 'mouse' is 'mice'.

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What is the plural of 'tooth'?

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The plural of 'tooth' is 'teeth'.

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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'.

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What is the plural of 'team'?

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The plural of 'team' is 'teams'.

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How do you form the plural of nouns ending in 'y'?

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

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What is the plural of 'city'?

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The plural of 'city' is 'cities'.