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Eseys or Essays – Which is Correct?

• by Sarah Thompson
• March 3, 2024

Let’s have a conversation about the common mistake people make when writing the word “Essays.” Many individuals seem to get confused between “Eseys” and “Essays” and find themselves wondering which spelling is correct. Today, we will debunk this confusion and establish the correct spelling once and for all.

To address this issue, it is pertinent to emphasize that “Essays” is the correct spelling of the word. The incorrect term “Eseys” is a common misspelling resulting from a typographical error or a lack of familiarity with the correct spelling.

Now, let’s learn the reasons why “Essays” is the right spelling. Firstly, “Essays” is the plural form of the singular noun “Essay.” When we want to refer to more than one essay, we simply add an “s” to the end of the word. This is the conventional English rule for forming plurals of nouns, and it applies to “Essay” as well. For example, “I have written multiple essays on various topics.” Here, the correct plural form of “Essay” is used to convey the idea that the speaker has written more than one essay.

Moreover, we can also look at past forms of verbs to further solidify the correct spelling. For instance, the verb form of “Essay” is “Essayed.” “Essayed” is the past tense form, and by examining the conjugation of the verb, we can recognize that “Essays” is indeed the accurate plural form. You might say, “He essayed his thoughts on the subject,” to convey that someone expressed their ideas in the form of an essay.

To illustrate the incorrect spelling, “Eseys,” it is crucial to emphasize that this word does not exist in Standard English. It is a mistake that has often emerged due to a lack of knowledge or inattentiveness during writing. Therefore, it is essential to be attentive and avoid this misspelling in formal writing, as it may weaken your language skills and leave a negative impression on the reader.

In conclusion, we have effectively established that the correct spelling of the word referring to multiple essays is “Essays.” “Eseys” is an erroneous form that should be avoided. Remember, using proper grammar and spelling not only enhances your communication skills, but it also showcases your proficiency in the English language. So, the next time you find yourself unsure about whether to write “Eseys” or “Essays,” confidently choose the latter for an accurate and grammatically correct sentence!

So, keep practicing your writing skills, pay attention to proper grammar, and remember the correct spelling of “Essays.” With dedication and practice, you will become an exceptional writer and expert in the English language.

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Singular or Plural? Sometimes, It Depends

The distributive plural.

When each part of a plural subject possesses something individually, the thing possessed must generally be in the plural as well. For example:

The two women blew their noses .

Each woman possesses one nose, so, logically, two women possess two noses. Some usage experts call this type of plural “the distributive plural” (Quirk et al. 768).

The Distributive Singular

But in several cases, the thing possessed should be in the singular.

To Indicate Joint Possession

For example, use the singular when two people possess something jointly:

While traveling together, the two women got lost and consulted their map .

To Convey Universal, Abstract, and Figurative Ideas

Wilson Follett remarks that the thing possessed also “remains in the singular when what is plurally possessed is universal, abstract, or figurative” (211). So if, after blowing their noses, our two women celebrated with a bottle of wine, we might say, The two women toasted their health (universal). If the doorbell rang while they were drinking the wine, we might say, The two women were led by their curiosity to open the door (abstract). But if no one was there when they opened the door, we might say, The visitors wanted to get something off their chest but had a change of heart (figurative).

To Avoid Ambiguity

Quirk et al. observe that sometimes the singular is needed if the plural would be ambiguous (768):

We asked the children to name their favorite animal .

If they were asked to name their favorite animals , the children might not be sure if they should name more than one. To make clear that each child, rather than the group as a whole, should give an answer, we could revise as follows:

We asked each child to answer the question, What is your favorite animal?

Mind Your Nouns

As Words into Type warns, when the sentence has more than one noun, you must be careful to use the singular for the correct noun (357): You should have seen the expression on their faces when they heard the news (not the expression on their face ).

Works Cited

Follett, Wilson. Modern American Usage: A Guide . Revised by Erik Wensberg, Hill and Wang, 1998.

Quirk, Randolph, et al. A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language . Longman, 1985.

Words into Type . 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 1974.

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Tamara herring 15 august 2019 at 09:08 pm.

What is the correct style for writing the plural of a word that is being used as a noun within a sentence? For example, “You are using too many ands in your writing.” From what I’ve found, the Chicago Manual of Style dictates that it be written exactly as included in my example—no underline, apostrophe, quotation marks, etc. Is it the same rule for MLA?

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Jennifer A. Rappaport 18 August 2019 AT 08:08 AM

Great question. See our related post on how to form the plural of so : https://style.mla.org/plural-so/.

Jennifer Diaz 14 December 2021 AT 09:12 AM

Should a state name be used as a plural noun? For example, which sentence would be correctly written: California sent all their trash to Nevada. OR California sent all its trash to Nevada.

C. Barney Latimer 25 January 2022 AT 05:01 PM

A state name is a singular noun, so the correct sentence is “California sent all its trash to Nevada.” Many nouns known as collective nouns—such as team, family, and class—can be treated as singular or plural, depending on how they are used, but state names are not collective nouns and therefore always take singular verbs.

Luke 17 January 2022 AT 05:01 AM

Hi Jennifer,

Could you please help me with this?

If I was writing the following, which is correct or are both acceptable?

Left and Right Engine Bays or Left and Right Engine Bay

Thank you for your help.

Regards, Luke

C. Barney Latimer 10 March 2022 AT 05:03 PM

Since you are naming two distinct bays, the left one and the right one, the correct formulation would be plural—“left and right engine bays.”

Guru 22 April 2022 AT 03:04 AM

Every time people blows or blow?

Singular or Plural?

Vera Rodrigues 15 June 2022 AT 07:06 AM

Can you tell me witch one is correct: Part of the goods are made of organic cotton, and the other part are made in regular cotton or Part of the goods is made of organic cotton, and the other part is made in regular cotton?

Samantha Spinner 03 November 2022 AT 07:11 PM

When writing an essay, can some paragraphs be in the plural form and some in the singular form?

Sally 29 January 2024 AT 01:01 PM

How should I handle a situation in which there may be more than one of something, but that's entirely up to the participants? Example: There may be more than one car used by a team participating in an event, though most teams will work with only one. There are a lot of instructions for those participating, and writing "car or cars" at every reference is clunky and uses up valuable space, while using "car(s)" every time makes for confusing grammar. However the person running the event wants to be sure teams know they can provide multiple cars if they choose to, and not all participants will be involved in or see every piece of communication about the event, so we can't really refer to it as car(s) just once.

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Count and Noncount Nouns (with Plurals, Articles, and Quantity Words)

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Section 1: Definition of Count and Noncount Nouns

Count or noncount.

The main difference between count and noncount nouns is whether you can count the things they refer to or not.

Count nouns refer to things that exist as separate and distinct individual units. They usually refer to what can be perceived by the senses.

Example sentences:

I stepped in a puddle. (How many puddles did you step in? Just one.)

I drank a glass of milk. (Glasses of milk can be counted)

I saw an apple tree. (Apple trees can be counted)

Noncount nouns refer to things that can't be counted because they are thought of as wholes that can't be cut into parts. They often refer to abstractions and occasionally have a collective meaning (for example, furniture).

I dove into the water. (How many waters did you dive into? The question doesn't make any sense; therefore water is noncountable.)

I saw the milk spill. (How many milks? Milk cannot be counted.)

I admired the foliage. (How many foliages? Foliage cannot be counted.)

Think of the batter from which a cake is made. Before you put the batter into the oven, it can't be divided into parts because it's a thick liquid. Once it has been baked, it becomes solid enough to be cut into pieces. Noncount nouns are like cake batter; count nouns are like pieces of cake

Note: Since the issue is complicated and almost no rule is absolute, there will be exceptions to the above definitions; however, we can show some general patterns. Bear in mind that what is countable in another language may not be countable in English, and vice versa.

Section 2: Uses of Count and Noncount Nouns

Pluralizing.

From the definitions of mass and count given above you may have already guessed the rule for pluralizing them:

• most count nouns pluralize with -s
• noncount nouns don't pluralize at all

This rule works for all of the nouns in the lists of examples in the first section. Check this rule for yourself before reading further.

An Exception to the Rule

For a number of nouns, the rule needs slight revision. Certain nouns in English belong to both classes: they have both a noncount and a count meaning. Normally the noncount meaning is abstract and general and the count meaning concrete and specific. Compare:

• I've had some difficulties finding a job. (refers to a number of specific problems)
• The talks will take place in the Krannert building. (refers to a number of specific lectures)
• The city was filled with bright lights and harsh sounds. (refers to a number of specific lights and noises)
• She succeeded in school with little difficulty . (refers to the general idea of school being difficult)
• I dislike idle talk . (refers to talking in general)
• Light travels faster than sound. (refers to the way light and sound behave in general)

Note: A special case of the use of noncount nouns in a count sense has to do with classification. Sometimes a usually noncount noun can be understood as one item separate and distinct from other items of the same category. The nouns that function in this way often denote foods and beverages: food(s), drink(s), wine(s), bread(s), coffee(s), fruit(s), and so on. Examples:

• There are several French wines to choose from. (= kinds of wine)
• I prefer Sumatran coffees to Colombian. (= kinds of coffee)
• We use a variety of different batters in our bakery. (= kinds of batter)

A recent entry into this class is homework, which at least among some students has the count plural homeworks in addition to its noncount use. (For example, "You're missing three of the homeworks from the first part of the course.") Because this usage is not firmly established and is likely to be considered nonstandard, you should check with your instructor before using it in writing.

A Revision of the Rule

These exceptions require that the rule for pluralizing be revised: count nouns and nouns used in a count sense pluralize; noncount nouns and nouns used in a noncount sense do not.

The two possibilities in each half of the rule require different choices. If you know that a particular noun must be either count or noncount and cannot be both, you need to decide only if it is possible to pluralize the noun. On the other hand, if you know that a particular noun may be used in either a count or noncount sense, then you need to decide whether it is appropriate to pluralize.

To summarize, we may put the rule in a chart, like this:

Nouns and Articles

Choosing which article to use (if any) with a noun is a complex matter because the range of choices depends on whether the noun in question is 1) count or noncount and 2) singular or plural. Both count nouns (whether singular or plural) and noncount nouns take articles.

Combinations of Nouns and Articles

The following chart shows which articles go with which kinds of nouns. Notice that this , that , these , and those have been included because, like the, they mark the noun that they modify as definite, which means that the noun refers 1) to a unique individual or 2) to some person, event, or object known to both the writer and reader from their general knowledge or from what has been previously mentioned in a piece of writing.

Count Singular: I ate an apple. I rode the bus. Does she live in this house? No, she lives in that house over there.

Count Plural: I like to feed the birds. Do you want these books? No, I want those books up there. Cats are interesting pets.

Noncount: The water is cold. This milk is going sour. Music helps me relax.

Quantity Terms

The following chart shows which quantity words go with which kinds of nouns. Note that quantity words can be used in combinations such as many more, many fewer, much more, and much less, any of which can be preceded by how to form questions or relative clauses. Negatives like not and no can also be applied to many of these terms.

Count Singular: I practice every day. I'd like one donut, please.

Count Plural: Can I have some chips? She has a lot of books, and many are autographed. I have fewer pencils than you.

Noncount: Can I have some water? She has a lot of strength, and much is due to her upbringing. I have less courage than you.

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Mastering Singular vs. Plural in Writing: A Guide to Clarity and Agreement

Understanding when to use singular or plural forms is crucial for effective written communication. Correctly matching subjects, verbs, pronouns, and nouns in terms of number ensures clarity and coherence in your writing. This blog explores the rules of singular and plural usage, highlight common mistakes to avoid, and provides practical tips to ensure you understand singular and plural forms.

1. Subject-Verb Agreement

One of the key areas to focus on is ensuring agreement between subjects and verbs. Let's examine an example of a common mistake and its correction:

Mistake: "The books on the shelf was dusty."

Correction: "The books on the shelf were dusty."

Explanation: The subject "books" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "were" to maintain agreement.

2. Singular and Plural Nouns

Using the correct form of nouns is essential for maintaining consistency throughout your writing. Consider this example:

Mistake: "The child's toy are scattered all over the floor."

Correction: "The children's toys are scattered all over the floor."

Explanation: The possessive form "children's" matches the plural noun "toys" to denote ownership by multiple children.

3. Pronoun Agreement

Ensure that pronouns agree in number with the nouns they replace. Here's an example of a common mistake and its correction:

Mistake: "Each of the students should bring their textbooks."

Correction: "Each of the students should bring his or her textbook."

Explanation: When referring to singular nouns, the pronoun should be singular ("his or her") rather than plural ("their").

*However, this rule is generally being overlooked and the use of ‘their’ to denote a singular person is now accepted. The use of ‘their’ can also appear more concise instead of clunky constructs like ‘his/her’ or ‘his and/or her’.

4. Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Distinguish between countable and uncountable nouns to select the appropriate verb forms and determiners. Consider this example:

Mistake: "There is too much furnitures in the room."

Correction: "There is too much furniture in the room."

Explanation: "Furniture" is an uncountable noun, so it does not require a plural form or "s" at the end.

5. Quantifiers and Indefinite Pronouns

Ensure that the quantifiers and indefinite pronouns used align with the singular or plural nature of the noun they refer to. Let's examine an example:

Mistake: "Somebody left their umbrella in the hallway."

Correction: "Somebody left his or her umbrella in the hallway."

Explanation: The indefinite pronoun "somebody" is singular, so the corresponding possessive pronoun should be singular as well ("his or her").

*As noted before, the use of ‘their’ as a singular is now widely accepted and thus this convention of using ‘his or her’ could be in decline.

Tips for Mastering Singular vs. Plural

a) Understand the rules: Familiarise yourself with the rules of subject-verb agreement, noun forms, pronoun agreement, and quantifier usage.

b) Practice with exercises: Engage in grammar exercises or create your own sentences to reinforce the correct usage of singular and plural forms

c) Read and analyse: Pay attention to how singular and plural forms are used in professional writing and literature.

d) Proofread and edit: Review your writing for consistency in singular and plural usage, specifically focusing on subjects, verbs, pronouns, and nouns.

e) Seek feedback: Ask for feedback from peers, teachers, or professional editors to identify any instances of incorrect singular or plural usage.

Mastering singular and plural usage in writing is essential for maintaining clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness. By understanding the rules, practicing with examples, and seeking feedback, you can develop a strong command of singular and plural forms. Remember to ensure agreement between subjects and verbs, use appropriate pronouns and nouns, and pay attention to countable and uncountable nouns.

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Singular and Plural Forms in Scientific Writing

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Although plurals can sometimes be relatively simple, there are situations that cause confusion, including mass nouns. Learn more about how to avoid mistakes in scientific writing.

Updated on June 19, 2012

In most cases, forming the plural in English is relatively simple (just add an 's'). However, authors frequently make a few mistakes when forming plurals, especially with mass nouns.

Count nouns are discrete, individual entities -- items that you can count. Mass nouns , sometimes called uncountable or non-count nouns, refer to an undifferentiated mass or collection of material. For example, you would not say, “I'm all out of a water.” It is correct to say “I need a little water” or “I need a few bottles of water.” In this example, water is a mass noun, and bottle is a count noun. Likewise, when describing an experiment, you would quantify a mass noun by adding a specific measurement (e.g., “2 ml of water”); in fact, whether you choose bottles or milliliters, the mass noun requires some unit of measurement to be quantified. Note that the unit is plural and the mass noun ('water') remains unchanged.

Data and research are two nouns that are frequently used in the sciences and are much more tricky than they appear.

It is often taught that data (like media or spectra) is a plural word (the singular is 'datum'). In most contexts, the word data refers to specific numerical results and should therefore be treated as a plural count noun, with a corresponding plural verb form.

• The patient data are sorted in Table 1.
• Data were collected retrospectively from patient medical records.

However, this rule is not strict; it depends on the scientific context. Data can sometimes be used in the singular as a mass noun. For example, in Ars Technica, Chris Foresman examines how securely “user data is stored” by Apple's iCloud service. Likewise, the following PLOS ONE article uses the singular form of data in its title: “ Clickstream Data Yields High-Resolution Maps of Science. ” In computer science, data is often used in the singular form as an mass noun; that is, computer scientists use the word data to describe a mass of information to be accessed, stored, or processed ( information is another great example of a mass noun).

Unlike data , research should always be used as a mass noun, and its verb must be singular. Some writers attempt to force research to take a plural form (researches); however, this usage is incredibly rare, and it will almost certainly trouble a reviewer. Because research is a mass noun, it can refer to a wide body of literature (e.g., “current research in the field”) or the work involved in a specific project (e.g., “our research focused on the following objectives”). If you need to quantify the research in question, try using study/studies (e.g., “In total, 28 studies were included in this review”). Consider the following examples, also from PLOS ONE :

• A Comparison of rpoB and 16S rRNA as Markers in Pyrosequencing Studies of Bacterial Diversity
• Aggregating, Tagging and Integrating Biodiversity Research (not researches)

We hope these tips and examples help avoid the grammatical confusion that often surrounds data and research . Are there other singular or plural forms that cause you trouble in your scientific writing? Write to [email protected] , and we will work with you to find the answer. Best of luck!

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Singular and Plural Nouns (15 Rules, 50 Examples & Worksheet)

What is singular noun.

The singular nouns are words that only refer to one person or thing. They can be used as a subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, or appositive.

For example: “I went to the store. ” This sentence is about the speaker and their experience at the store. It’s also possible for a singular noun to be an appositive such as in this sentence: “Tina was wearing her best dress.”

Here, Tina is being described by what she was wearing which is called an appositive.

What is plural noun?

Plural nouns are words that refer to more than one person, place or thing. They are often used in sentences where we want to talk about a group of people, animals, or things.

Let’s take the sentence “I am teaching a class this semester.” We can change it around and say “The students have been working hard all semester long.” In the first sentence, “class” is singular and in the second sentence, “students” is plural. That means you need to use a proper noun (singular or plural) according to the situation.

It may not seem like much of a difference at first but it will make your writing sound awkward if you don’t get it right! The best way is to learn the rules of plural nouns.

Plural Noun Rules

We’ll break down the rules so you’ll never get your plural nouns wrong again.

We add ‘-s’ to the end of regular nouns to make them plurals. For examples,

In some cases, we add suffix “-es” to the nouns ending in “o”. See examples below.

In some Latin or Greek words (foreign words) ending in “-o”, we add suffix ‘-s’. For example,

When singular noun ends in ‘-us’, we replace ‘-us’ with ‘-i’. Examples are,

In singular noun ending on ‘-y’ (when the letter before -y is vowel ), we add ‘-s’ to the end to make the noun plural, for example,

In singular noun ending on ‘-y’ (when the letter before -y is consonant ), we replace ‘-y’ with ‘-ies’ to make the noun plural, for example

In some cases, the singular nouns ending in ‘-s’ or ‘-z’, the last letter is doubled plus we add ‘-es’ to the end. See the examples,

In many cases, the singular noun ending in ‘-f’ or ‘-fe’, we replace the ‘-f’ or ‘-fe’ with ‘-ves’. For example,

There are some exceptions where the rule does not apply, Examples are roof -> roofs , belief -> beliefs , cliff -> cliffs

In case the noun ends in ‘-on’, we replace ‘-on’ with ‘-a’ to make it plural, for example

In case the singular noun is ending in ‘-is’, to make the noun plural, ‘-is’ is replaced with ‘-es’. For examples

If the nouns ends in ‘-um’, last letters ‘-um’ are replaced with ‘-a’ in plural form. Examples are

In some case, the singular noun is ending in ‘-ex’ or ‘-ix’, the plural will end in ‘-ices’ Examples are given below:

There are several singular nouns which do not follow any of the above rules while making them plural

Many nouns have the same singular and plural form. Fro example, plural nouns for sheep is ‘sheep’ . See some more examples.

Some nouns do not have plural forms. Examples are

Types of Plurals

A lot of people don’t know about the types of plural nouns, but it’s important to understand that there are three types of plurals:-

Regular Plurals

Irregular plurals.

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The plural noun rule is one of those things that can trip you up when you’re writing sentences

Regular plurals end in s or es. For example, bag -> bags , toy -> toys , pen -> pens etc.

Irregular plurals have a different spelling for their endings than they do for singulars. For example ox -> oxen , goose -> geese etc.

Compound Plurals

Compound words are made up of two words put together to make one word. For example, “bookcase” is a compound word with two parts – book and case . To form the plural form of this word, we would simply add an ‘s’ at the end (bookcases) .

It’s easy to remember these rules if you think about them like this – just add an ‘es’ for regular plurals and an ‘s’ for irregular ones!

You can read here further: Regular and Irregular Nouns Rules with Examples

Singular Noun Example Sentences

• Fungus is vicious for human health.
• I need a knife to cut the apple.
• There is only one chair in the hall.
• Runabout is the most popular boat in the United States.
• Tom has been driving the same car for the last ten years.
• Do you think life is so easy?
• I love to eat continental food.
• Tina bought a new house in a colony near the forest.
• My room is spacious and well furnished.
• The chef baked a pie cake for the guests.
• Do you have a camera to record the action?
• The cat is sitting on the roof.
• I avoid junk food because it is unhealthy.
• They booked a table in the restaurant.
• The baby is crying with hunger.
• Do you still listen to radio programs?
• The rug was so dirty that I had to vacuum it.
• I can’t believe you left your clothes on the floor !
• You’re going to have to clean up after yourself if you want dinner tonight.
• In this game, players are given a singular noun and must use it in a sentence.
• It’s time to go home now, so I’ll see you later!
• The most common type of security system is a door alarm that will sound when someone opens your front door .
• I’m going to a party this weekend.
• Who is watching television ?
• Our school was founded by a man named John Smith who wanted to create a safe space for children and teenagers who were bullied at their old schools.

Plural Nouns Example Sentences

The plural noun example sentences are often used when you want to refer to a group of people or things.

• Fungi are vicious for human health.
• There are fifty chairs in the hall.
• I avoid oily and high-calorie foods .
• Pakistan is the largest exporters of footballs all over the world.
• Jackson has a great collection of coins and stamps .
• All the friends agreed to spend a day in the jungle camp.
• There are many ways to whiten teeth naturally.
• A fleet of boats was sailing in the river.
• There are 195 countries in the world.
• Men and women are born with 12 pairs of ribs.
• She cut the pizza into equal halves .
• How many subjects have you completed in this syllabus?
• The costs of the new house are high.
• It’s important that you know what the words mean and when they can be used.
• The pencils are sharpened.
• The students have their assignments due tomorrow.
• I think both the computers need to be fixed.
• There is a lot of food for everyone to eat.
• We’ve been waiting on you guys forever!
• As a result of the recent increase in crime rates, many people are opting to buy home security systems.
• These alarms can be easily installed on existing doors with just a few screws and some wiring.
• You don’t need any special tools or equipment – all you’ll need is an electric drill and some patience.
• There are three cats in the yard.
• How many people work for your company?
• A group of students is waiting at the bus stop 30 minutes before school starts.

Worksheet for Singular and Plural Nouns

Following is a worksheet for singular and plural nouns. Answers are given at the end. Mention against each sentence whether highlighted/bold word is a singular or plural noun.

• This is my favorite pizza topping because they give me one every time I order one. (singular/plural)
• The sun is shining. (singular/plural)
• My mom’s favorite color is red. (singular/plural)
• A house has four walls, a roof , and a door . (singular/plural)
• Cars are typically rectangular in shape with sharp corners and flat surfaces. (singular/plural)
• A dog has fur on its back legs to keep it warm during winter months. (singular/plural)
• The cat is under the table . (singular/plural)
• My phone is on my desk . (singular/plural)
• The apple fell from the tree and landed in a pile of leaves. (singular/plural)
• I need to go back to my house because I left my wallet there. (singular/plural)
• That’s an interesting idea , but it won’t work for me. (singular/plural)
• I have two hands and five fingers . (singular/plural)
• You should come over to my place sometime, we’ll have fun together. (singular/plural)
• The books are on the desk. (singular/plural)
• Three dogs were playing outside. (singular/plural)

• Singular Noun
• Plural Noun
• Singular and Plural Nouns for Kids
• Types of Noun with Examples
• Regular and Irregular Nouns
• Material Nouns
• Abstract Nouns
• Common Nouns
• Proper Nouns
• Countable and Uncountable Nouns

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