Nouns （Singular and Plural)

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What is a noun?

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

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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one item, while plural nouns refer to more than one item.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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

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Most nouns form their plural by adding 's' to the end (e.g., cat -> cats).

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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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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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

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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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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

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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 'foot', which becomes 'feet'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of individuals or things (e.g., team, flock).

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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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 -> babies).

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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What is the plural form of 'knife'?

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The plural form of 'knife' is 'knives'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

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What is the plural form of 'cactus'?

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

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B