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A1 Singular and Plural Nouns

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Let’s learn about how to use singular and plural nouns. You will also learn about nouns that do not have a plural form. These are called uncountable noun.

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Learn how to use singular and plural nouns to be successful in the Cambridge Assessment English A1 Movers test.

A1 Singular and Plural Nouns

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Choose if the sentences is correct or incorrect. 

Countable Nouns
Most nouns are countable in English.
Where is my book?
I need a day off.

Add -s to make plural.
I love reading fiction books.
We have two days off next week.

Some words ending in -ss, -s, -ch, -sh, -x need -es to make the plural:
classes, buses, watches, dishes, boxes

Some nouns are different in the plural:
man → men
woman → women
child → children
foot → feet
tooth → teeth

You can use a pair of some plural nouns:
a pair of glasses
a pair of gloves
a pair of shorts

Uncountable nouns
Some nouns are not countable in English:
milk, rice, water, cheese, money, hair

These nouns do not usually have a plural form:
rices, waters, moneys

You can use words like these with uncountable nouns:
a cup of coffee
a jar of honey
a piece of cheese

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