ESL 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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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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Most nouns form their plural by adding 's' to the end of the word.

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What is the plural form of 'clock'?

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The plural form of 'clock' is 'clocks'.

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What is the plural form of 'puppy'?

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The plural form of 'puppy' is 'puppies'.

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What is the plural form of 'book'?

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The plural form of 'book' is 'books'.

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What is the plural form of 'paper'?

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The plural form of 'paper' is 'papers'.

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What is the plural form of 'photo'?

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The plural form of 'photo' is 'photos'.

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What are some exceptions to the regular plural formation rules?

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Some exceptions include nouns like 'child' (plural: 'children') and 'mouse' (plural: 'mice').

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How do you form the plural of nouns ending in 'y'?

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

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What is the plural form of 'city'?

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The plural form of 'city' is 'cities'.