Nouns Ending in "-es" that are Singular
* Species: This word refers to a group of living organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Even though it sounds plural, "species" is singular.
* Series: This word refers to a group of things that are connected in some way, like a series of books or a series of events. "Series" is singular.
* Series: This word refers to a group of things that are connected in some way, like a series of books or a series of events. "Series" is singular.
* Species: This word refers to a group of living organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Even though it sounds plural, "species" is singular.
* News: Although it sounds plural, "news" is a singular noun that refers to information about current events.
* Mathematics: This is a singular noun that refers to the study of numbers, quantities, and forms.
* Physics: This is a singular noun that refers to the study of matter and energy and their interactions.
* Politics: This is a singular noun that refers to the process of government and political activities.
* Ethics: This is a singular noun that refers to the study of moral principles and values.
Why These Nouns End in "-es"
* Historical reasons: Some of these words have evolved over time. Originally, they might have been plural forms, but they became singular nouns in modern English.
* Specialized usage: Some of these nouns refer to specific fields of study or concepts (like "mathematics" or "physics") and have taken on a singular form.
Important Note: While these nouns are grammatically singular, they may sometimes be used with plural verbs in informal contexts. For example, you might hear someone say, "The news is bad today," or "The series are exciting." However, in formal writing, it's more accurate to use the singular verb form.