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Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form the plural by adding s to the singular?
Yes, that is correct. The general rule is that nouns ending in a vowel followed by "y" form their plurals by simply adding an "s" to the singular form. For example, "valley" becomes "valleys" in the plural form.
What is the rule of noun ending in s but singular in meaning?
Singular nouns ending in 's' are made plural by adding 'es' to the end of the word; for example:bus -> busesclass -> classesgenius -> geniusesiris -> irisesmass - > massespass -> passes
Plural form of nouns ending in is?
Some nouns ending in -is are made plural by changing the ending to -es; examples:axis - axesbasis - basescrisis - crisesdiagnosis - diagnosesellipsis - ellipsesSome nouns ending in -is are regular plurals adding the ending -es to the end of the word; examples:iris - irisesmantis - mantisesmetropolis - metropolisespelvis - pelvisestrellis - trellises
How do you change Greek singular nouns to plural?
In Greek, singular nouns can be changed to plural by altering the word ending. Different rules apply based on the noun's gender and ending. Some common plural endings for nouns are -οι, -ι, and -α. It is important to learn the specific patterns for each noun type.
Do I drop the y and add ies for a possessive noun?
No, a possessive noun is formed by adding an -'s (or just an -' to the end of plural nouns already ending in -s) to the existing singular or plural noun; for example:singular=apple, singular possessive=apple's; plural=apples, plural possessive= apples'singular=boy, singular possessive=boy's; plural=boys, plural possessive=boys'singular=car, singular possessive=car's; plural=cars, plural possessive=cars'The nouns that drop the -y and add -ies is to form the plural are nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant; for example:singular=ally; plural=allies (singular possessive=ally's; plural possessive=allies')singular=baby; plural=babies (singular possessive=baby's; plural possessive=babies')singular=city; plural=cities(singular possessive=city's; plural possessive=cities')
Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form the plural by adding s to the singular?
Yes, that is correct. The general rule is that nouns ending in a vowel followed by "y" form their plurals by simply adding an "s" to the singular form. For example, "valley" becomes "valleys" in the plural form.
What is the rule of noun ending in s but singular in meaning?
Singular nouns ending in 's' are made plural by adding 'es' to the end of the word; for example:bus -> busesclass -> classesgenius -> geniusesiris -> irisesmass - > massespass -> passes
Do I drop the y and add ies for a possessive noun?
No, a possessive noun is formed by adding an -'s (or just an -' to the end of plural nouns already ending in -s) to the existing singular or plural noun; for example:singular=apple, singular possessive=apple's; plural=apples, plural possessive= apples'singular=boy, singular possessive=boy's; plural=boys, plural possessive=boys'singular=car, singular possessive=car's; plural=cars, plural possessive=cars'The nouns that drop the -y and add -ies is to form the plural are nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant; for example:singular=ally; plural=allies (singular possessive=ally's; plural possessive=allies')singular=baby; plural=babies (singular possessive=baby's; plural possessive=babies')singular=city; plural=cities(singular possessive=city's; plural possessive=cities')
How do you form the possessive of plural noun not ending in possessive of plural noun not ending in S?
To form the possessive of a plural noun not ending in "s," you typically add an apostrophe and then the letter "s." For example, the possessive form of "women" would be "women's," and the possessive form of "children" would be "children's."
How do you show possession in grammar like students?
The possessive singular of all English nous, regardless of spelling, is formed by adding 's: student's or class's or ox's. The possessive plural of all English nouns ending in -s is formed by adding an apostrophe: students', classes'. The possessive plural of all English nouns not ending in -s is formed by adding 's: women's, oxen's, geese's.
Is has singular or plural?
"Has" is singular, e.g. He has, she has. "Have" is plural, e.g. They have, we have. The exception is "I" - e.g. I have.
What is the rule for apostrophes when a word ends in s?
When a singular noun ends in "s," you can add an apostrophe followed by another "s" ('s) to show possession. For plural nouns that end in "s," just add an apostrophe after the final "s" to indicate possession.
How do you change the singular noun of cargo into plural?
It says in the rule of forming singular noun to plural add "S" to nouns ending in "O" preceeded by a vowel .
Is were a singular or a plural?
Verbs cannot be singular or plural. Were is after plural nouns.
Plural form of nouns ending in is?
Some nouns ending in -is are made plural by changing the ending to -es; examples:axis - axesbasis - basescrisis - crisesdiagnosis - diagnosesellipsis - ellipsesSome nouns ending in -is are regular plurals adding the ending -es to the end of the word; examples:iris - irisesmantis - mantisesmetropolis - metropolisespelvis - pelvisestrellis - trellises
Look for the guidelines on how to form the possessive case of noun?
1. All English nouns form the possessive singular by adding -'s: The fox's lair, James's house. 2. All English nouns form the possessive plural by adding -' after the -s of the plural: The dogs' owners, the Joneses' house. Except 3. All English PLURAL nouns not ending in -s form the possessive like the singular, with 's: Men's clothing, the Children's Hour, the geese's nests
Is analytics singular or plural?
English nouns ending in -ics, such as analytics, statistics and politics, derive from Greek neuter plurals, and are plural in form but singular in meaning, and take a singular verb.
