What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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    Nishtha Datta

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    A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing or idea, whereas, plural noun refers to more than one person, place, idea or things. For example 'cat', 'house', 'book' presents singular form and to indictae more than one thing or plural form, it will be written as 'cats', 'houses' and 'books'. While forming the plural form of singular nouns, candidates must abide with the grammatical rules. 

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