Nouns are the names of people, places, things, or animals. They can be singular (one) or plural (more than one).
What is a Singular Noun?
A singular noun means only one person, animal, place, or thing.
Examples of Singular Nouns:
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A boy
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One apple
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A dog
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One pen
What is a Plural Noun?
A plural noun means more than one person, place, animal, or thing.
Examples of plural nouns:
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Boys
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Apples
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Dogs
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Pens
Simple Rules to Make Plural Nouns
| Rule | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Add s | car → | cars |
| Ends in s, sh, ch, x, z → add es | box → | boxes |
| Ends in y (with consonant) → change y to ies | baby → | babies |
| Ends in f or fe → change to ves | knife → | knives |
| Irregular forms | man → | men |
| Same in both forms | sheep → | sheep |
Singular and Plural Noun Sentences
🔸 Singular Noun Sentences:
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The cat is sleeping.
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I see a star in the sky.
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This book is new.
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A child is playing outside.
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My friend is kind.
🔸 Plural Noun Sentences:
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The cats are sleeping.
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I see many stars in the sky.
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These books are new.
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The children are playing outside.
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My friends are kind.
Singular and Plural Noun Words
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| Tree | Trees |
| Watch | Watches |
| Lady | Ladies |
| Foot | Feet |
| Mouse | Mice |
Tips to Remember
➡ Most words just add s to make plural.
➡ Some words change fully, like man → men.
➡ Practice daily to learn better.
FAQs
Q: What is a singular noun?
A singular noun shows one item (e.g., a pen).
Q: What is a plural noun?
A plural noun shows more than one item (e.g., pens).
Q: Are all plural nouns made by adding ‘s’?
No, some have special changes like child → children.
Use singular and plural nouns in your daily sentences. It will help you speak and write English better.
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