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What is a plural noun?

A plural noun names more than one, and most plurals are made by adding s or es to the word.

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Examples

  • One cat, two cats.
  • One box, three boxes.
  • One child, many children.

Tip: Say the word with two in front of it. If you hear an extra beat, as in boxes, add es.

Try three

  1. What is the plural of dog?

    Show the answer and why
    Answer: dogs
    Most nouns just add s.

  2. What is the plural of bus?

    Show the answer and why
    Answer: buses
    Words that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add es.

  3. What is the plural of foot?

    Show the answer and why
    Answer: feet
    A few plurals change the word and have to be learned by heart.

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