English Plural Nouns: A Comprehensive Guide

English Plural Nouns: A Comprehensive Guide Definition of Plural Nouns A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, idea, or event. In the English language, nouns are typically made plural to indicate a quantity greater than one. For instance, the word "book" in singular form refers to one book, while its plural form "books" refers to more than one book. How to Form Plural Nouns Most Common Rule: Add -s to the singular noun. Example: cat → cats Example: table → tables For nouns ending in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, add -es. Example: bus → buses Example: brush → brushes For nouns ending in -y and preceded by a consonant, change the -y to -ies. Example: baby → babies Example: city → cities For nouns ending in -y and preceded by a vowel, simply add -s. Example: toy → toys Example: valley → valleys For some nouns ending in -f or -fe, change the -f to -v and add -es. Example: calf → calves