Here's a breakdown:
What is a plural?
The plural form of a noun refers to more than one of that noun. For example:
* Singular: cat
* Plural: cats
How to form plurals in English:
There are several rules and exceptions for forming plurals in English. Here are some common ones:
* Adding -s: This is the most common way to form plurals. For example:
* book -> books
* chair -> chairs
* dog -> dogs
* Adding -es: This applies to words ending in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z. For example:
* bus -> buses
* wish -> wishes
* box -> boxes
* Changing the ending (irregular plurals): Some nouns have irregular plural forms. For example:
* child -> children
* woman -> women
* tooth -> teeth
* Keeping the singular form (uncountable nouns): Some nouns are uncountable, meaning they don't have a plural form. These include things like water, information, and advice.
Examples:
* Singular: apple
* Plural: apples
* Singular: fish
* Plural: fish (some fish are also pluralized as fishes)
* Singular: sheep
* Plural: sheep
If you need help finding the plural of a specific noun, you can always use a dictionary or an online resource like Merriam-Webster.
Let me know if you have any more questions about forming plurals in English!