Vol. 3 No. 8 (2025), Articles
Vol. 3 No. 8 (2025)

SINGULAR AND PLURAL NOUNS IN ENGLISH: FORMS, RULES, AND PEDAGOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

Articles
Published 2025-12-16
Ahmedov Azimjon
teacher of Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages.
Ortiqova Òg’iloy Xalilulloh qizi
the second grade student of Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages.
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Keywords

singular nouns, plural nouns, English grammar, noun forms, number agreement, language teaching

Abstract

Singular and plural nouns constitute a fundamental grammatical category in the English language, playing a crucial role in expressing number, quantity, and agreement within sentences. The distinction between singular and plural forms allows speakers to convey whether they are referring to one entity or more than one. This article provides a scientific and analytical examination of singular and plural nouns in English, focusing on their morphological formation, regular and irregular pluralization rules, syntactic agreement, and common learner difficulties. Drawing on linguistic theory and educational research, the study also discusses effective pedagogical approaches for teaching singular and plural nouns in English language education.

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