1. Plural Noun: If it refers to multiple instances of crying, it is a plural noun. For example:
* "The baby's cries woke me up."
2. Collective Noun: If it refers to a group of cries, it is a collective noun. For example:
* "The cries of the wounded soldiers echoed through the battlefield."
To determine the correct type of noun, pay attention to the context and how "cries" is used in the sentence.