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Common English Error - Plural Noun

Common English Errors of Local Students

Author of Basic Grammar In Context - Li Po Lung
Instructor of HK University of Science & Technology

Plural Nouns


Some English nouns are used only in the plural form, for example, species, means, goods, and trousers.
Some English nouns do NOT end in –s even though they are plural, for example, staff, data, and media.
Some English nouns are used in the plural form in certain structures.

Examples on Plural
Employers say that graduates are lacking in interpersonal and communication skills.
Living standards are rising a lot in many big cities in China.
     
Exercise on Plural
Each of the following 5 sentences contains a grammatical error. Try to identify all the errors.
1. Do you have any thoughts about the issue?
2. It is better not to bring too many baggages if you travel on your own.
3. Kowloon University can afford to buy a great deal of advanced equipments because of the subsidy.
4. Kenny spends a lot of time on his study.
5. Jimmy got good examination result because of his hard work.
Suggested Answers of Agreement Exercise.
1. Do you have any thought about the issue?
2. It is better not to bring too many baggage if you travel on your own.
3. Kowloon University can afford to buy a great deal of advanced equipment because of the subsidy.
4. Kenny spends a lot of time on his studies.
5. Jimmy got good examination results because of his hard work.