A1 Singular and Plural Nouns | Elementary Level of English

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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.

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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