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In English, almost all nouns form their plural form by adding -s to the singular form (book > books). A handful of these, ending in -f, change the -f to a -v as well (calf > calves).
Exactly seven English nouns form the plural by changing a vowel:
foot > feet
goose > geese
louse > lice
man > men
mouse > mice
tooth > teeth
woman > women
And three add -en instead of -s:
brother > brethren (archaic form, no longer used)
child > children
ox > oxen
A number of nouns that refer to animals have no distinct plural form at all:
deer > deer
fish > fish
moose > moose
quail > quail
(etc.)
Then there are a number of nouns borrowed from Latin or Greek, whose plurals in English are the same as in their original language:
(from Latin):
appendix > appendices
genus > genera
radius > radii
...etc.
(from Greek):
analysis > analyses
phenomenon > phenomena
...etc.
[source: Pinker, Words and Rules]
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What is the Example of irregular nouns?
Some examples of irregular nouns include "child" (plural: children), "foot" (plural: feet), and "mouse" (plural: mice). These nouns do not follow the typical rules for forming plurals in English.
What are the two nouns that behave irreguarly?
There are irregular plural nouns, nouns that form their plural in a way different than adding an -s or an -es to the end of the word. Examples of irregular plural nouns are:baby->babieschild->childrenhoof->hoovesmedium->mediatooth->teethwife->wives
Are plural nouns capitalized?
Plural nouns are not capitalized, unless they are proper nouns.
What are the two rules of forming possessive noun?
Possessive nouns are formed by: 1. adding an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word, or 2. adding an apostrophe (') to plural nouns that already end with -s. Examples: child; child's; children's adult; adult's; adults'
Can irregular nouns change their vowel sound to make it plural?
Yes; some examples of nouns that change vowels to form the plural are:axis; axescrisis; crisesfoot; feetgoose; geeseman; menthesis; thesestooth; teethwoman; women
How do you do plural possessive of Rusch?
The plural is the Rusches. Use the rules for forming plural nouns to make a proper noun plural.
What is the Example of irregular nouns?
Some examples of irregular nouns include "child" (plural: children), "foot" (plural: feet), and "mouse" (plural: mice). These nouns do not follow the typical rules for forming plurals in English.
He most common rule for forming plural nouns is?
In English the most common way of forming a plural noun is by adding -s to end of the singular.
The word flights is an example of which rule for forming plural nouns?
The regular plural form of a noun adds (s) or (es) to the singular noun.
What are the two nouns that behave irreguarly?
There are irregular plural nouns, nouns that form their plural in a way different than adding an -s or an -es to the end of the word. Examples of irregular plural nouns are:baby->babieschild->childrenhoof->hoovesmedium->mediatooth->teethwife->wives
What is the plural of Douglass?
The plural of "Douglass" is "Douglasses." When forming the plural of proper nouns ending in "s," you typically add "es," following the general rule for pluralization in English.
Are plural nouns capitalized?
Plural nouns are not capitalized, unless they are proper nouns.
Write The rules in forming the plural form of nouns give examples of each rule?
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When are you going to use apostrophe alone in forming the possessive form?
You'll use it alone when the noun is plural "cats'" except for irregular plural nouns "women's."
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 .
What is the plurale for cross?
The plural of "cross" is "crosses." When forming the plural, the standard rule applies by adding "-es" to nouns that end in a consonant followed by "s." Thus, it becomes "crosses."
What are the two rules of forming possessive noun?
Possessive nouns are formed by: 1. adding an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word, or 2. adding an apostrophe (') to plural nouns that already end with -s. Examples: child; child's; children's adult; adult's; adults'
