- Noun
- A noun is an idea, a place, a person, or a thing.
Plural nouns are formed by adding an "-s" to the end of the word.
ball → balls
house → houses
book → books
Irregular plural nouns have different rules. Here are some rules for irregular plural nouns.
|
| Word |
Rule |
Example |
| Ends in ch, sh, x, o, ss |
word + es |
class → classes |
| Ends in y |
word - y + ies |
puppy → puppies |
| Ends in f |
word - f + ves |
loaf → loaves |
| Word with “oo” |
change “oo” to “ee” |
foot → feet |
A collective noun names a group of people, things, or animals. The noun stands for the members that make up the group.
Examples
A class is a group of people
A herd is a group of sheep
A pile is a group of trash items
