Nouns and Plural Forms

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, and it is not capitalized.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a word that means more than one person, place, or thing.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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You usually add 's' to the end of the noun.

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What is a singular noun?

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A singular noun is a word that refers to one person, place, or thing.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, usually formed by adding an apostrophe and 's'.

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How do you make a noun possessive if it is plural?

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If the plural noun ends in 's', you add just an apostrophe after the 's'.

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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'.