Overview
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, ideas, and concepts. They can be common (dog, city) or proper (London, Maria), countable (book, books) or uncountable (water, advice), singular or plural. Nouns function as subjects, objects, and complements in sentences.
Plural Forms
- RegularAdd -s → books, cars, teachers
- -es-s/-sh/-ch/-x/-o: -es → boxes, buses, dishes
- -y → -iesConsonant + y → -ies: city → cities
- Irregularman→men · child→children · foot→feet · mouse→mice
Countable vs Uncountable
- CountableCan be counted: a book, two books, many cars
- UncountableCannot be counted: water, music, advice, information
- a/anOnly with singular countable nouns: a chair, an apple
- someWith uncountable and plural: some water, some apples
Common Mistakes
- ❌ an advice → ✅ some advice (uncountable)
- ❌ informations → ✅ information (no plural)
- ❌ two childs → ✅ two children (irregular)
When to use
Counting Things
I bought three books and a magazine.
Uncountable Nouns
Could I have some water, please?
Jobs & Professions
She is a doctor and he is an engineer.
Proper Nouns
I live in London, near the Thames.