- 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 |
Plural Form 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 |
Abstract nouns name things you cannot touch or see. For example, the words love, hope, joy, laughter are abstract nouns.
Many abstract nouns are formed by adding a prefix to a concrete noun. A concrete noun names things you can touch or see, like a book.
For example: friend+ship =friendship, child+hood=childhood.