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Plural Noun Rules
- To make regular nouns plural, add -s to the end.
- If the singular noun ends in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, add -es to the end to make it plural.
- In some cases, singular nouns ending in -s or -z, require that you double the -s or -z prior to adding the -es for pluralization.
Furthermore, what is an example of a plural noun?
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one of that noun (while a singular noun indicates that there is just one of the noun). Most plural forms are created by simply adding an -s or –es to the end of the singular word. For example, there's one dog (singular), but three dogs (plural).
- The plurals of most nouns ending in an "o" that's preceded by a vowel are formed by adding "s".
- The plurals of most nouns ending in an "o" that's preceded by a consonant are formed by adding "es".
- Exceptions: All musical terms ending in an "o" form plurals by adding only an "s".
Also asked, is formation plural or singular?
The plural of the regular nouns is formed by just adding -s to the singular forms.
A regular noun is a noun that is made plural by adding -s or -es, as opposed to irregular nouns which retain Latin, Greek, or other foreign formations to pluralize, Examples: Regular nouns: 1 apple, 2 apples; 1 box, 2 boxes.