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Plural Nouns
Questions and answers related to the formation of regular and irregular plural nouns in the English language.
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The word "allies" in Tagalog is "kapanalig" or "kakampi."
There is no plural of länder since "länder" is "land" in plural.
What is the plural possessive form of settler?
The plural form for the noun settler is settlers.
The plural possessive form is settlers'.
Example: The settlers' dwellings were crude at first.
What is the meaning of daughter in law?
Daughter in law refers to a woman who has married your child. In the same way, your child has become either a son in law or a daughter in law to his or her spouses parents.
Is dice's the correct form of plural possessive?
Yes, the plural form of the noun 'die' is dice.
The plural possessive form is dice's.
What is the irregular plural possessive for foot?
The irregular plural possessive for foot is feet's.
What is singular form or prosthetic?
The singular form of "prosthetic" is "prosthesis." It refers to an artificial body part that replaces a missing one.
What is the present plural 'to be'?
"are"
No matter what person it is, it's always "are".
we are
You all are
they are
Atticus rises quickly and with purpose from his chair at the jail when he hears about the mob approaching to protect Tom Robinson. In contrast, he normally rises slowly and calmly from his chair, reflecting his typical composed demeanor. His abrupt movement at the jail showcases his alertness and readiness to protect those in need.
What is the plural possessive noun of colonists?
The plural possessive form of "colonists" is "colonists'."
Is states a possessive noun word?
"States" can be a noun meaning a condition or situation, but it is not typically used as a possessive form. The possessive form of "states" would be "state's" if referring to something belonging to a state.
Can you find me all the plurals in the English language?
There are too many plural forms in the English language to list them all. Plurals are formed in different ways depending on the word's root, such as adding -s, -es, or changing the word entirely. It's best to consult a dictionary or resource for specific plural forms.
How do know a word is plural or possessive?
There is no simple answer to this question. The best way to know your words (singular or plural, and possessive forms) is to increase your vocabulary (the number of words that you know and recognize).
Most plural nouns are formed by adding an "s" to the end of the word (apple, apples; bell, bells).
But many plural nouns do not end with an "s" (child, children; foot, feet).
Some nouns do not change from singular to plural (one deer, two deer; one aircraft, two aircraft).
And some nouns do not have a singular form or a plural form (barracks, oxygen); these are called mass nouns or uncountable nouns.
Possessive nouns are indicated by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of the word, or just an apostrophe to the end of a plural noun that ends with an s (s').
Examples:
- apple; The apple's color was bright green. (singular possessive)
- apples; The apples' colors were red, green, and yellow. (plural possessive)
- child; A child's coat hung by the door. (singular possessive)
- children; The children's coats hung in a row. (plural possessive)
- deer; We saw a deer's footprints in the snow. (singular possessive)
- deer; The were many deer's footprints in the snow. (plural possessive)
- barracks; It was my job to scrub the barracks'floor. (singular possessive)
- barracks; All of the barracks' roofs needed repair. (plural possessive)
Is discussed a singular or plural?
The word discussed is a verb, the past tense of discuss. This verb can be used for a singular or plural subject or object. Examples:
Singular subject: I discussed this problem with the principal.
Plural subject: We discussed this problem with the principal.
Singular subject, plural object: I discussed these problems with the principal.
Plural subject, plural object: We discussed these problems with the principal.
The noun form for the verb 'discussed' is discussion(singular) or discussions (plural).
The Latin plural, sometimes used for verse or for the medical term, is cola.
The English plural is colons, which is always used for the punctuation marks.
What is the difference between skies and sky's?
There's obvious differences... 1. Terrain - Skiing is in the snow. Skateboarding is on Concrete. 2. Skiing is skiing, you ski, two legs on skis...And now your skiing. Skateboarding, you push, roll, grind, ollie, flip tricks, transfers...Its just way more awesome than skiing.
What do plural nouns end with?
Most plural nouns are formed by adding an 's', an 'es', or changing the last letter to 'ies'. Nouns that don't conform to this rule are called irregular nouns and use a change in spelling the word to form the plural or don't change at all to be used as plural. Some example of some irregular plural nouns are:
one man to the plural men
one foot to the plural feet
one mouse to the plural mice
one cactus to the plural cacti
one goose to the plural geese
one oasis to the plural oases
one beau to the plural beaux
one sheep to the plural sheep
Who says I had a little trouble with the scissors?
This quote is by Alice Walker from her novel "The Color Purple." It is spoken by the character Celie who expresses her difficulties with using scissors in a humorous and relatable manner.
What is the plural possessive of villager?
The plural form of the noun villager is villagers.
The plural possessive form is villagers'.
example: The tax collector surveyed all of the villagers' fields.
Can you provide an example of a sentence with the plural possessive form of friend?
The plural form of the noun friend is friends.
The plural possessive form is friends'.
example sentence: My friends' names are Jack and Jill.
What do the terms singular possessive and plural possessive mean?
A singular possessive is a singular noun or pronoun (one) that shows something is part of it or belongs to it. Some singular possessive examples:
Mary's sister is my sister too.
The pumpkin's color is green; when its color is orange we'll pick it.
The movie's main character was a salesman. Hiswife had a flower shop.
A plural possessive is a plural noun or pronoun (more than one) that shows something is part of it or belongs to it. Some plural possessive examples:
Their boat was docked next to our boat.
The cheerleaders' uniforms were the same color as the players' uniforms.
All of the sheep's wool is to be sold to help the village churches' building funds.
Is the word lives an irregular plural noun?
The singular is life; the plural lives is an irregular plural because the word changes spelling to become plural instead of adding the standard 's'.
What is the plural possessive for the word loser?
The plural form of the noun loser is losers.
The plural possessive form is losers'.
Example: Welcome to the losers' circle.
