ESL Singular and Plural Nouns Flashcard

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What is a singular noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'cat' is a singular noun.

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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. For example, 'cats' is a plural noun.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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To form the plural of most nouns, you add 's' at the end. For example, 'dog' becomes 'dogs'.

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What is the plural form of 'car'?

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The plural form of 'car' is 'cars'.

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What is the plural form of 'cat'?

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The plural form of 'cat' is 'cats'.

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What is the plural form of 'pen'?

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The plural form of 'pen' is 'pens'.

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What is the singular form of 'apples'?

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The singular form of 'apples' is 'apple'.

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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 an example of a noun that does not change in plural form?

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An example is 'sheep', which remains 'sheep' in both singular and plural.

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What is the rule for nouns ending in 'y'?

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If a noun ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' to make it plural. For example, 'baby' becomes 'babies'.