Is the noun singular or plural?
Key Notes:-
Is the Noun Singular or Plural? π€π |
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or animal.
Examples:
- Person: π©βπ« Teacher
- Place: π« School
- Thing: π Apple
- Animal: πΆ Dog
Singular Noun πΉ |
A singular noun names one person, place, thing, or animal.
Examples:
- πΆ Dog (one dog)
- π Apple (one apple)
- π¦ Boy (one boy)
Tip: Look for βoneβ! β
Plural Noun πΉ |
A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or animal.
Examples:
- πΆπΆ Dogs (more than one dog)
- ππ Apples (more than one apple)
- π¦π¦ Boys (more than one boy)
Tip: Many plural nouns end with -s or -es! β¨
What is a Noun? π±π |
Add -s:
- cat β cats π±π±
- book β books ππ
Add -es (for nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, sh):
- box β boxes π¦π¦
- brush β brushes ποΈποΈ
Change -y to -ies (for nouns ending in consonant + y):
- baby β babies πΆπΆ
- party β parties ππ
Fun Tips to Remember π‘ |
- One = Singular πΉ
- More than one = Plural πΉ
- Look at the ending (-s, -es, -ies) for plural nouns.
- Some nouns are tricky: man β men π¨π¨, woman β women π©π©
Quick Practice βοΈ |
Write S for Singular and P for Plural:
- π± Cat β ___
- π Bananas β ___
- π¨ Man β ___
- π Houses β ___
- π Mice β ___
Let’s practice!βοΈ