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Singular nouns ending in 's' are made plural by adding 'es' to the end of the word; for example:

  • bus -> buses
  • class -> classes
  • genius -> geniuses
  • iris -> irises
  • mass - > masses
  • pass -> passes
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In spanish what are most nouns ending in o and OS?

In Spanish, most nouns ending in "o" are masculine and singular, while most nouns ending in "os" are masculine and plural. For example, "libro" (book) is singular and "libros" (books) is plural. Keep in mind that there are exceptions to this rule, so it's always best to check the gender and number of each noun individually.


What part of speech is the word rule?

The word "rules" can be either a noun or a verb. As a noun, it's the plural form of rule. As a verb, it's the present tense, third person singular conjugation of rule.


Samples of singular and plural nouns?

Singular Noun Definition: When a noun means one only, it is said to be singular.Examples: boy, girl, book, church, box Plural Noun Definition: When a noun means more than one, it is said to be plural.Examples: boys, girls, books, churches Rule #1The plural of nouns is usually formed by adding - s to a singular noun. lamp lamps cat cats fork forks flower flowers pen pens Rule #2Nouns ending in s, z, x, sh, and ch form the plural by adding - es. moss mosses buzz buzzes box boxes dish dishes church churches Special Note:If you add - s to such nouns as fox, bush, and bench, you will find that you cannot pronounce them without making an additional syllable. This is why such nouns form the plural by adding - es.


What is the grammar rule about possessives and plural possessives when the word ends in an s or z sound?

ordinary noun - boy possessive noun - boy'splural noun - boys possessive noun boys'for plural nouns put the apostrophe after the s.z sound - cruise. Possessive is cruise's - add apostrophe + s same as above.The grammar rule is:1. All English nouns form the possessive singular by adding 's, for example cruise's and boss's.2. All English plural nouns ending in s form the possessive by adding the apostrophe alone, for example cruises' and bosses'.Never use the apostrophe alone with a singular ending in s. If you think Socrates's wife looks wrong, use "the wife of Socrates" and NOT Socrates' wife. The only exception is the names Jesus and Moses, which MAY be represented in the possessive with the apostrophe alone.


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.

Related Questions

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 are the answers for the singular and plural nouns?

loaves is a plural noun in the rule 8


In spanish what are most nouns ending in o and OS?

In Spanish, most nouns ending in "o" are masculine and singular, while most nouns ending in "os" are masculine and plural. For example, "libro" (book) is singular and "libros" (books) is plural. Keep in mind that there are exceptions to this rule, so it's always best to check the gender and number of each noun individually.


What part of speech is the word rule?

The word "rules" can be either a noun or a verb. As a noun, it's the plural form of rule. As a verb, it's the present tense, third person singular conjugation of rule.


What is the exception to the rule singular noun calls for a plural verb and a plural noun calls for a singular verb?

I.I is a singular pronoun but it takes a plural verb egI like ice cream not I likes ice cream.


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.


How do you say rule in latin?

As a verb, to rule = regere As a noun meaning 'a regulation' = regula


Correct spelling of the singular plural form of church?

The plural form of the noun church is churches.Example: There are three churches on this street.


Is principle a noun adjective or verb?

The word 'principle' is a noun, a singular, common, abstract noun; a word for a basic belief, theory, or rule that influences the way in which something is done; a basic rule or belief on which right or wrong is based; a word for a thing.


What is the noun for law?

The noun 'law' is a singular, common, abstract noun; a word for a rule of conduct or action created and enforced by a governing authority; a basic principle; the profession of a lawyer; a word for a thing.


How do you spell empress's?

The word empress in possessive form is empress's. In this case, the addition of apostrophe S to a singular form is the rule, and the pronunciation is the same as the plural noun empresses. The addition of only the apostrophe is reserved for plural nouns or certain names ending in S.


What is the rule of translation?

Regola is an Italian equivalent of the English word "rule."Specifically, the Italian word is a feminine noun. Its singular definite article la means "the." Its singular indefinite article una means "a, one."The pronunciation is "REH-goh-lah."