Special nouns

Plural form but singular in meaning
Singular in form but plural in meaning

1. When can we say that a NOUN is plural?

2. Special Nouns

3. Nouns that comes in pairs: scissors pliers eyeglasses tweezers shears braces shoes leggings goggles pants jeans binoculars pincers socks forceps sandals leotards overalls shorts slacks spectacles tongs trousers slippers stockings shoes knickers

4. Miscellaneous nouns that are plural in form and in meaning surroundings savings clothes remains riches goods wages ashes tidings proceeds minutes belongings manners

5. His braces were newly replaced. My brother’s jeans are too short for him. Mom’s eyeglasses have been misplaced. The surroundings are noticeably clean. The goods were brought to the counter.

6. Diseases or Infections - ends with ‘s’ but singular in meaning measles arthritis phlebitis rabies rhinitis diabetes osteoporosis shingles colitis tonsilitis leptospirosis mumps rickets conjunctivitis

7. Examples: Rhinitis is most often caused by pollen carried in the air. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease.

8. Studies and Activities - ends with ‘s’ but singular in meaning . acoustics a eronautics c lassics l inguistics m echanics p honetics aeronautics athletics electronics mathematics politics civics gymnastics e conomics genetics physics statistics tactics

9. Examples: Phonetics deals with the sound of speech. Gymnastics requires balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance.

10. Words ending in – ics may be considered plural if they are not referred to as disciplines or field of study. Examples: Your ethics disrupt everyone. The contest mechanics were incomplete.

11. Always remember! Those which look plural but are singular in meaning (Ex. Mathematics) to form their plural, simply add an adjective or a counter before it ( Ex. branches of mathematics)

12. 2. Those which are plural in form and in meaning (Ex. trousers) To show if you mean plural and singular, add a counter or adjective before it. (Ex. a pair of trousers; pairs of trousers) Always remember!

13. Try! 1. Billiards (is-are) John's favorite sport. 2. Scissors (is-are) dangerous when you're running . 3. Where (is-are) my eyeglasses ? 4. The Philippines (is-are) the land of the Filipinos. 5 . Mathematics (is-are) my favorite subject. 6 . Molasses (is-are) used to feed horses .

14. Choose the correct verb that agrees to the noun. These goods (is, are) not enough for one month supply. Rickets (is, are) not a contagious disease. Your binoculars (protect, protects) your eyes a lot. Rabies (come, comes) from animals especially from dogs. Your tactics to overthrow someone (is, are) a shame to everyone .

15. 6. (Is , Are) your clothes ready for the party? 7. Where (is, are) my pajamas? The proceeds of the concert of the concert (is, are) given to the foundation. Cosmetics (is, are) in demand these days. 10. Gymnastics (has, have) created beautiful bodies.

16. Compound Nouns Add –s to the base word or the most significant word. Ex. a ssistant headmaster m other-in-law passerby