Basic Details
Word: Plural
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Meaning: Refers to more than one of something; the form of a word used to indicate more than one person, thing, or idea.
Synonyms: Multiple, Many
Antonyms: Singular
Idioms and Phrases
- The more, the merrier: The idea that when there are more people involved, it is more enjoyable. Example: "I love having friends over for dinner; after all, the more, the merrier!"
- Two heads are better than one: Suggests that working with someone else can lead to better solutions. Example: "Let's work together on this project; two heads are better than one."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The plural form of "cat" is "cats," indicating more than one cat.
Example 2: In English, nouns usually add an "s" at the end to make them plural, like "dog" becoming "dogs."
Example 3: When we talk about our family's pets, we often refer to them in the plural, saying, "We have three dogs and two cats."
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of pluralisation has roots in Latin and Greek? In many languages, including English, the way to indicate more than one varies greatly, reflecting the language's history and evolution.
Famous Quote
"One is a company, two is a crowd, and three is a party." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "plural" mean?
a) One of something
b) More than one of something
c) Small in size
d) Large in size
Answer: b) More than one of something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "plural"?
a) Single
b) Unique
c) Multiple
d) One
Answer: c) Multiple
3. Which word is the opposite of "plural"?
a) Collective
b) Chronic
c) Singular
d) Many
Answer: c) Singular
4. Which of the following examples uses "plural" correctly?
a) The plural of apple is apples.
b) The plural of tree is tree.
c) The plural of chair is chairs.
d) The plural of car is car.
Answer: a) The plural of apple is apples.
5. What does the idiom "two heads are better than one" imply about plural?
a) Working alone is better
b) Collaboration leads to better ideas
c) Many people mean too many ideas
d) Plural forms are confusing
Answer: b) Collaboration leads to better ideas
