Question

Select the correct plural noun from the given singular form of the noun:
Most _________ are housewives in this city. (Woman)
A. Woman
B. Women
C. Women’s
D. Woman’s

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 ‘woman’.

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

Woman : The noun ‘woman’ is a singular form of the noun ‘woman’ which represents a singleton. It is the name of a female human being. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Women : The noun ‘women’ is a plural form of the noun ‘woman’ which represents a multitude. It is the name of a female human being. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Women’s : The noun ‘women’s’ contains an apostrophe ‘s’ which indicates an ownership or possession of the given noun. Example: The women’s restroom . Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Woman’s: The noun ‘woman’s’ contain an apostrophe 's which indicates an ownership or possession of the given noun. Example: The woman’s bag got stolen. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘B’.

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.