LESSON 4. PLURAL N-SINGULAR NOUN (1)

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Singular of roses

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rose

Answer explanation

The singular form of 'roses' is 'rose'. This is because 'rose' refers to one flower, while 'roses' indicates multiple flowers.

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Plural: wives

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Singular: wife

Answer explanation

The singular form of 'wives' is 'wife'. 'Wife' refers to one female spouse, while 'wives' is the plural form indicating more than one.

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Singular noun for fish

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fish

Answer explanation

The singular noun for 'fish' is 'fish' itself. In English, 'fish' can refer to one or more fish, making it an irregular noun that does not change form in the singular.

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Singular of feet

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foot

Answer explanation

The singular form of 'feet' is 'foot'. 'Foot' refers to one of the lower extremities of the body, while 'feet' is the plural form used for more than one.

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Singular of roofs

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roof

Answer explanation

The question asks for a singular noun. 'Roof' is already in singular form, while 'roofs' is the plural. Therefore, the correct answer is 'roof'.

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Singular of mice

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mouse

Answer explanation

The singular form of 'mice' is 'mouse'. 'Mice' is the plural noun, while 'mouse' refers to a single animal.

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Singular of knives

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knife

Answer explanation

The singular form of 'knives' is 'knife'. 'Knife' refers to a single cutting tool, while 'knives' is the plural form indicating more than one.

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Singular of apples

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apple

Answer explanation

The singular form of 'apples' is 'apple'. To convert a plural noun to its singular form, typically you remove the 's' at the end, resulting in 'apple' as the correct answer.

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Singular of geese

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goose

Answer explanation

The singular noun for 'geese' is 'goose'. 'Geese' is the plural form, while 'goose' refers to one bird.

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Singular of cats

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cat

Answer explanation

The singular form of 'cats' is 'cat'. This is because 'cat' refers to one individual animal, while 'cats' refers to multiple. Therefore, the correct answer is 'cat'.