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 more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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How do you typically form the plural of a noun ending in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', or 'sh'?

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You typically add 'es' to form the plural.

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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 'person'?

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The plural form of 'person' is 'people'.

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How do you form the plural of a noun ending in a consonant followed by 'y'?

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You 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'.

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What is an example of an irregular plural noun?

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An example of an irregular plural noun is 'mouse', which becomes 'mice'.

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What is the plural form of 'foot'?

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The plural form of 'foot' is 'feet'.

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What is the rule for forming the plural of most nouns?

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For most nouns, you simply add 's' to form the plural.