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.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to two or more persons, places, things, or ideas.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns in English?

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Most nouns form their plural by adding 's' or 'es' to the end.

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is '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 'cactus'?

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The plural form of 'cactus' is 'cacti'.

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What is the plural form of 'piano'?

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The plural form of 'piano' is 'pianos'.

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What is the rule for forming 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'.

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What is the plural form of 'baby'?

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The plural form of 'baby' is 'babies'.