Plurals

 UK INFOS 

(Abacus, Hindi, Vedic Maths and Phonics Coaching Centre, Peravurani)

Singular and Plural:

🩸Singular and plural are grammatical concepts that denote the number of items or entities being referred to. 

🩸Here's a detailed explanation:

 Singular

Definition:

- The term "singular" refers to one item or entity.

Usage:

- Singular nouns refer to a single person, place, thing, or idea.

- Singular verbs are used with singular nouns.

Examples:

- Noun: "book" (one book)

- Verb: "runs" (He runs)

 Plural

Definition:

- The term "plural" refers to more than one item or entity.

Usage:

- Plural nouns refer to two or more people, places, things, or ideas.

- Plural verbs are used with plural nouns.

Examples:

- Noun: "books" (more than one book)

- Verb: "run" (They run)

 Formation Rules

1. Regular Plural Nouns:

   - Add -s to the end of the singular form.

     - Example: "cat" → "cats"

   - Add -es if the noun ends in -s, -x, -z, -sh, or -ch.

     - Example: "box" → "boxes"

     - Example: "bush" → "bushes"

2. Irregular Plural Nouns:

   - These do not follow a standard pattern.

     - Example: "man" → "men"

     - Example: "woman" → "women"

     - Example: "child" → "children"

     - Example: "mouse" → "mice"

3. Nouns Ending in -y:

   - Change -y to -ies.

     - Example: "city" → "cities"

   - If the noun ends in a vowel + y, just add -s.

     - Example: "toy" → "toys"

4. Nouns Ending in -f or -fe:

   - Change -f or -fe to -ves.

     - Example: "leaf" → "leaves"

     - Example: "wife" → "wives"

   - Some exceptions add -s instead.

     - Example: "roof" → "roofs"

 Agreement with Verbs

- Singular Subject: Use a singular verb.

  - Example: "The cat runs fast."

- Plural Subject: Use a plural verb.

  - Example: "The cats run fast."

 Special Cases

1. Uncountable Nouns:

   - Some nouns represent things that cannot be counted individually, like "water" or "information." These are used only in the singular form.

   - Example: "We need more information."

2. Collective Nouns:

   - These can refer to a group but may be treated as singular or plural depending on the context.

   - Example: "The team is winning." (singular)

   - Example: "The team are arguing among themselves." (plural)

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