Question

Select the correct plural noun from the given singular form of the noun.
There are so many __________ in this jungle. (Fox)

A. Fox
B. Fox’s
C. Foxes
D. Foxes’

Answer 1

Hint:A noun is the name of the person, place, or thing. A plural form of a noun expresses more than one entity of the noun. Example: Pen- Pens. A plural form is generally formed by adding -s, -es, -ies. Though there are exceptions as in every thumb rule. Example: Calf- Calves. Let us look for an option which is the plural form of the noun ‘fox’.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer with the help of the above stated hint.

Fox : The noun ‘fox’ is a singular form of the noun ‘fox’ which represents a singleton. It is the name of a carnivore animal belonging to the dog family. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Fox’s: The noun ‘fox’s’ contain an apostrophe which indicates an ownership or possession of the given noun. Example: The fox’s stare was scary. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Foxes : The noun ‘foxes’ is a plural form of the noun ‘fox’ which represents a multitude. It is the name of a carnivore animal belonging to the dog family. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Foxes’: The noun ‘foxes’’ contain an apostrophe which indicates an ownership or possession of the given noun. Example: The foxes’ stare was scary. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: A singular form of a noun represents a single entity. Example: A house, a flower. A plural form of noun is used to express more than one entity. Example: Houses, flowers. Though there are some exceptions in which the plural form of the noun remains the same as the singular form. Example: Air, Water, Hair, Milk etc.