Irregular Nouns

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What is an irregular noun?

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An irregular noun is a noun that does not follow the standard rules for forming plurals, often changing its form entirely.

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What is the plural form of 'ox'?

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The plural form of 'ox' is 'oxen'.

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What is the plural form of 'woman'?

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The plural form of 'woman' is 'women'.

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What is the plural form of 'deer'?

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The plural form of 'deer' is 'deer' (it remains the same in both singular and plural).

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

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Most nouns in English form their plural by adding 's' or 'es'.

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What is a common mistake when forming plurals of irregular nouns?

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A common mistake is applying regular plural rules (adding 's' or 'es') to irregular nouns.

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

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An example is 'child', which becomes 'children'.

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What is the plural form of 'cactus'?

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