What are Possessive Nouns? (Formation of Possessive Nouns)
Possessives show possession or belonging, and are formed with the addition of an apostrophe + s to the end of a noun.
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Nouns name people, places, things and ideas. They’re one of the 8 main parts of speech that make up language, and they’re around us everywhere.
Abstract Nouns vs Concrete Nouns Explained
Things we can see, touch, feel and count are concrete nouns. Abstract nouns name nonphysical ideas, emotions, states and qualities, like empathy, justice and buddhism.
What’s the Plural of Hero? Heros or Heroes?
Not all heroes wear capes, and yes, ‘heroes’ is the correct plural of hero.
What are Plural-Only Nouns? (Plural-Only vs. Singular-Only)
In English, items that are made up of parts, pieces and pairs are called plural-only nouns, also known as non-singular nouns.
What’s the Plural of Cliff? Cliff or Cliffs?
Cliff plural is cliffs. Usually singular nouns that end in -f/-fe take on -ves as a plural. This is not the case with cliff/cliffs.
What are Collective Nouns? (Collective Nouns vs Mass Nouns)
Collective nouns name a group, unit or collection as one whole or single entity: an army of soldiers.
What are Common Nouns vs Proper Nouns?
Proper nouns name specific people, places or things. Common nouns name general categories and types.
What are Mass Nouns? (Mass Nouns vs Collective Nouns)
Mass nouns, also non-count nouns, are things or concepts that we cannot physically count. Think fire, sand and water, which are things we cannot count.
