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Nouns

• Nouns are words that


name people, places,
things, or ideas.
• They are a core part of
grammar and form the
basis of sentences.
by Cabiao, Lindsay
&
Ambrocio,Jocel
Singular Nouns
Singular nouns refer to one person, place, thing, or id

Examples
pen, book, dog, cat, city

Use
Singular nouns are used when talking about one
individual item or concept.
Plural Nouns
Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea

1 Formation
Adding -s or -es to singular nouns
usually makes them plural.

2 Exceptions
Some nouns have irregular plural forms.

3 Use
Plural nouns are used when talking
about multiple items or concepts.
Plural Noun Rules
The rules for forming plural nouns are
generally straightforward but have
exceptions.
Rule Example Plural Form

Add -s cat cats

Add -es box boxes

Change -y to -ies baby babies

Irregular Forms child children


Regular Plural Nouns
Most plural nouns are formed by adding -s or -es to the singular form.

Adding -s Adding -ies Exceptions


If a noun ends in a If a noun ends in a Some nouns ending in -s,
consonant, add -s to consonant followed by -y, -x, -ch, or -sh form
make it plural. change the -y to -ies. plurals by adding -es.

• dog • cherry • bus


• book • story • church
• cat
• baby • dish
• box
Irregular Plural Nouns
me nouns have irregular plural forms, which don't follow the standard rules.

Child
Children

Man
Men

Woman
Women

Tooth
Teeth
Thanks!

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