An English noun exhibits a two-way distinction of number: a singular form, denoting one of something, and a plural form, denoting two or more. Here are the guidelines for creating plural nouns. Add -s to form the plural of most nouns. boy: boys girl: girls computer: computers Add -es if the noun ends in -s, -sh, -ch, or -x. class: classes wish: …
Some nouns are always followed by a plural verb. Examples are: tongs, scissors, shears, trousers, pajamas, tweezers, jeans, pants, scales, glasses and binoculars. The trousers are hanging in the cupboard. (NOT The trouser is hanging in the cupboard.) (NOT A trouser is hanging in the cupboard.) Your jeans are too tight. (NOT Your jeans is too tight.) (NOT Your jean …
Some nouns change their spelling when they become plural. Child: children Foot: feet Goose: geese Louse: lice Man: men Mouse: mice Ox: oxen Tooth: teeth Woman: women Some nouns have the same form whether they are singular or plural. Deer: deer Moose: moose Portuguese: Portuguese Series: series Sheep: sheep Species: species Swine: swine The only …
