Proofreading Plural Nouns

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a word that indicates more than one person, animal, thing, or concept, typically formed by adding 's' or 'es' to the singular form.

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What is the plural form of 'knife'?

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The plural form of 'knife' is 'knives'.

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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 '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 'life'?

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The plural form of 'life' is 'lives'.

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What is an irregular plural noun?

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An irregular plural noun is a noun that does not follow the standard rules of pluralization, often changing the spelling entirely.

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Give an example of a noun that changes completely in its plural form.

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An example is 'man' which becomes 'men' in its plural form.

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What is the rule for forming plurals of nouns ending in 'y'?

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For nouns ending in 'y', if preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' (e.g., 'baby' becomes 'babies'). If preceded by a vowel, simply add 's' (e.g., 'key' becomes 'keys').

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What is the plural form of 'cactus'?

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