ENG 113B Lecture 1: Grammar Numbers
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In english grammar, "number" describes the difference between singular (the idea of one) and plural (more than one) forms of nouns, pronouns, determiners, and verbs in grammatical terms. A noun is considered to be in the singular if it refers to just one individual or item. A noun is considered to be in the plural if it refers to multiple individuals or objects. Making a noun plural by adding the suffix "-s" Plural nouns may be formed by adding -s to the singular noun. Plural nouns are formed by adding the suffix "-es" Plural nouns may be formed by adding -es to singular nouns which end with s, sh, ch, or x. Plural nouns are created by adding the suffix "-es" to nouns ending in "o. " Plural nouns may be formed by adding -es to nouns ending in -o. Nouns ending in "o" can be made plural by adding the suffix "-s. "