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What is plural form of nouns?

The plural form of nouns refers to the way we indicate that there is more than one of something. It's essentially the opposite of the singular form, which refers to a single item.

Here are some ways nouns become plural:

* Adding -s: This is the most common way to make a noun plural, e.g., cat - cats, book - books, tree - trees.

* Adding -es: This is used when the noun ends in -s, -x, -ch, -sh, or -z, e.g., bus - buses, box - boxes, church - churches, dish - dishes, buzz - buzzes.

* Changing the ending: Some nouns have irregular plural forms, e.g., child - children, foot - feet, man - men, tooth - teeth, mouse - mice.

* Staying the same: Some nouns have the same form for both singular and plural, e.g., sheep, deer, fish.

Examples:

* Singular: One cat, one book, one tree

* Plural: Two cats, several books, many trees

Knowing how to form plurals is essential for correct grammar and communication.

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