{"id":20201,"date":"2025-03-01T10:57:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T05:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/?p=20201"},"modified":"2025-12-09T08:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:01:15","slug":"irregular-nouns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/irregular-nouns\/","title":{"rendered":"Irregular Nouns for Fluent English: Meaning, Examples and Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Irregular nouns are one of the trickiest parts of English grammar. They do not follow the standard rules of forming plurals, which often leads to mistakes in writing and speaking. Words like \u201cchild,\u201d \u201cmouse,\u201d and \u201cman\u201d have plurals that defy logic, and getting them wrong can make your English sound mid. Understanding irregular nouns is essential for clear communication, academic writing, and exams. This blog provides 25 of the most important irregular nouns for fluent English, their correct plural forms, example sentences, and exercises to help you master them and write or speak English confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-irregular-nouns-and-examples\"><span id=\"what-are-irregular-nouns-and-examples\">What are Irregular Nouns and Examples?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Irregular nouns are nouns that do not follow the standard rule of forming plurals by simply adding \u201c-s\u201d or \u201c-es.\u201d Unlike regular nouns like \u201cbook \u2013 books\u201d or \u201ccar \u2013 cars,\u201d irregular nouns change completely or stay the same in their plural form. This makes them tricky for learners and easy to get wrong in writing or speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of Irregular Nouns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child \u2013 Children: \u201cOne child is playing in the park. Two children are playing there.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Man \u2013 Men: \u201cThe man is reading a book. The men are reading in the library.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woman \u2013 Women: \u201cA woman is speaking. Many women are speaking.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mouse \u2013 Mice: \u201cThe mouse ran into the corner. The mice are hiding under the table.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tooth \u2013 Teeth: \u201cI have a toothache. My teeth are healthy.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When and Where They Are Used?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irregular nouns are common in everyday conversations, formal writing, and academic contexts. Using the correct plural is important for clarity because mistakes like \u201cchilds\u201d or \u201cmouses\u201d can make your English sound unprofessional or confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the example below, and you will understand the definition of irregular plural nouns even better.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"576\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAJAAQMAAAApW4aWAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAF5JREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO8GIk8AAbOpTZoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"irregular nouns\"  class=\"wp-image-20214 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-7-1024x576.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/02\/22053942\/image-7-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/02\/22053942\/image-7-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/02\/22053942\/image-7-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/02\/22053942\/image-7-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/02\/22053942\/image-7-380x214.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/02\/22053942\/image-7-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/02\/22053942\/image-7-1160x653.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/02\/22053942\/image-7.jpeg 1600w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Quick Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/singular-plural-for-class-2\/\">Singular and Plural for Class 2 Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-list-of-25-irregular-plural-nouns-you-should-know\"><span id=\"list-of-25-irregular-plural-nouns-you-should-know\">List of 25+ Irregular Plural Nouns You Should Know<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Irregular plural nouns are important for accurate English because their plural forms don\u2019t follow standard rules. Using them correctly improves both writing and speaking, especially in formal or academic contexts. Below is a list of 25+ unique irregular nouns that you should know, along with easy-to-understand examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Singular<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Plural<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example Sentence<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ox<\/td><td>oxen<\/td><td>\u201cThe ox is grazing in the field. The oxen are working together.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>cactus<\/td><td>cacti<\/td><td>\u201cThis cactus needs sunlight. All the cacti are blooming.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>nucleus<\/td><td>nuclei<\/td><td>\u201cThe nucleus controls the cell. The nuclei are visible under a microscope.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>criterion<\/td><td>criteria<\/td><td>\u201cThe criterion for selection is clear. The criteria are strict.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>phenomenon<\/td><td>phenomena<\/td><td>\u201cThis phenomenon is rare. Many phenomena have been recorded.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>appendix<\/td><td>appendices<\/td><td>\u201cCheck the appendix for details. The appendices include charts and graphs.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>index<\/td><td>indices<\/td><td>\u201cThe index is at the back. The indices help you find topics quickly.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>syllabus<\/td><td>syllabi<\/td><td>\u201cThe syllabus is long. The syllabi differ across universities.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>diagnosis<\/td><td>diagnoses<\/td><td>\u201cThe diagnosis was accurate. Multiple diagnoses were made.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>oasis<\/td><td>oases<\/td><td>\u201cThere is an oasis in the desert. The oases provide water for travelers.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>crisis<\/td><td>crises<\/td><td>\u201cThe crisis is worsening. Several crises hit the country last year.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>thesis<\/td><td>theses<\/td><td>\u201cHer thesis is impressive. Many theses were submitted this semester.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>basis<\/td><td>bases<\/td><td>\u201cThe basis of the theory is strong. The bases for comparison are clear.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>parenthesis<\/td><td>parentheses<\/td><td>\u201cAdd a parenthesis here. Use parentheses to clarify the point.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>bacterium<\/td><td>bacteria<\/td><td>\u201cThis bacterium is harmless. The bacteria are multiplying quickly.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>medium<\/td><td>media<\/td><td>\u201cThis medium works best. Various media are available for learning.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>alumnus<\/td><td>alumni<\/td><td>\u201cHe is an alumnus of the college. Many alumni returned for the reunion.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>focus<\/td><td>foci<\/td><td>\u201cThe focus is on grammar. The foci of the study are diverse.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>memorandum<\/td><td>memoranda<\/td><td>\u201cSend a memorandum today. The memoranda were circulated last week.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>criterion<\/td><td>criteria<\/td><td>\u201cThe criterion is clear. The criteria must be followed.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>formula<\/td><td>formulae<\/td><td>\u201cThe formula works perfectly. Many formulae are used in chemistry.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>life<\/td><td>lives<\/td><td>\u201cHer life is amazing. Their lives are full of adventure.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>leaf<\/td><td>leaves<\/td><td>\u201cA leaf fell from the tree. The leaves are turning yellow.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>calf<\/td><td>calves<\/td><td>\u201cThe calf is small. The calves are in the barn.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>loaf<\/td><td>loaves<\/td><td>\u201cThe loaf is fresh. The loaves are baked daily.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>knife<\/td><td>knives<\/td><td>\u201cThis knife is sharp. The knives are on the table.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>half<\/td><td>halves<\/td><td>\u201cCut the half carefully. The halves are equal.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>wolf<\/td><td>wolves<\/td><td>\u201cThe wolf is hunting. The wolves are in the forest.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>shelf<\/td><td>shelves<\/td><td>\u201cThe shelf is dusty. The shelves are full of books.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>leaf<\/td><td>leaves<\/td><td>\u201cThe leaf is green. The leaves are falling.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-irregular-nouns-exercise-to-practise\"><span id=\"irregular-nouns-exercise-to-practise\">Irregular Nouns Exercise to Practise <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practising irregular nouns is the fastest way to remember them. These exercises focus on real-life usage and simple examples so you can write and speak English confidently. Practice each set carefully and check your answers to see how well you understand irregular plural forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"exercise-1-fill-in-the-blanks-with-correct-plurals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with Correct Plurals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction:<\/strong> Fill in the blanks using the correct plural form of the irregular nouns in brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I saw three ________ (child) playing in the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ________ (man) are working in the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two ________ (woman) attended the meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ________ (tooth) are clean after brushing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several ________ (mouse) ran across the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ________ (foot) were muddy after the rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many ________ (goose) were flying south.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ________ (ox) are used in farming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My ________ (cactus) need sunlight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the ________ (alumnus) returned for the reunion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>men<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>geese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oxen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cacti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>alumni<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Must Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/singular-nouns-and-plural-nouns\/\">Singular vs. Plural Nouns: Learn Key Differences<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"exercise-2-correct-the-mistakes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 2: Correct the Mistakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction:<\/strong> Identify and correct the wrong plural form in each sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The childs are playing outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many womans attended the seminar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mouses are hiding under the table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two foots were muddy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sheeps are grazing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My leafs fell from the tree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mens are arriving now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several batteria were found in the lab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cactuses are blooming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All alumnuses came back for the ceremony.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sheep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>men<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bacteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cacti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>alumni<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"exercise-3-match-singular-with-plural\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 3: Match Singular with Plural<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction:<\/strong> Match the singular noun on the left with its correct plural on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Criterion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorandum<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foci<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memoranda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"exercise-4-choose-the-correct-plural\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 4: Choose the Correct Plural<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction:<\/strong> Choose the correct plural form for each noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ________ (child \/ childs \/ children) are in the classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many ________ (goose\/geese\/gooses) were swimming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She bought three ________ (loaf\/loaves\/loafs) of bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two ________ (wolf\/wolves \/ wolfs) were hunting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ________ (bacterium\/bacteria\/bacterias) were tested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He cut the cake into two ________ (half\/halves \/ halfs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ________ (man\/men\/mans) are playing football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several ________ (mouse\/mice\/mouses) escaped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ________ (nucleus\/nuclei\/nucleuses) are labeled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the ________ (alumnus\/alumni \/ alumnuses) attended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>geese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wolves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bacteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>halves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>men<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nuclei<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>alumni<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"exercise-5-rewrite-sentences-with-correct-plurals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 5: Rewrite Sentences with Correct Plurals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction:<\/strong> Rewrite each sentence using the correct plural form of the irregular noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The child is playing with a ball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The man is reading a newspaper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One woman is speaking at the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mouse ran across the kitchen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tooth is hurting badly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The foot is injured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goose is swimming in the pond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shelf is empty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The memorandum was sent yesterday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The criterion is strict.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The children are playing with a ball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The men are reading newspapers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two women are speaking at the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mice ran across the kitchen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The teeth are hurting badly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The feet are injured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The geese are swimming in the pond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shelves are empty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The memoranda were sent yesterday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The criteria are strict.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765201696831\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1: What are irregular nouns and examples?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Irregular nouns are nouns that do not follow the standard rule of adding \u201c-s\u201d or \u201c-es\u201d to form plurals. Examples include \u201cchild\u2013children,\u201d \u201cman\u2013men,\u201d \u201cmouse\u2013mice,\u201d and \u201ctooth\u2013teeth.\u201d These nouns must be memorised because their plural forms are unpredictable.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765201697880\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2: What are 15 examples of irregular nouns?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Some common irregular nouns include: child \u2013 children, man \u2013 men, woman \u2013 women, mouse \u2013 mice, tooth \u2013 teeth, foot \u2013 feet, goose \u2013 geese, person \u2013 people, sheep \u2013 sheep, fish \u2013 fish, ox \u2013 oxen, cactus \u2013 cacti, nucleus \u2013 nuclei, criterion \u2013 criteria, and phenomenon \u2013 phenomena.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765201700605\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q.3: How to teach irregular nouns?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Teaching irregular nouns works best through repetition, visual aids, and context-based examples. Use sentence exercises, flashcards, and real-life scenarios to help learners remember plural forms. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765201701428\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4: Why are some nouns irregular?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Some nouns are irregular due to historical changes in the English language. They often retain older plural forms from Old English, Latin, or Greek roots, which is why they don\u2019t follow standard plural rules.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765201702208\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5: Is \u201ccat\u201d an irregular noun?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No, \u201ccat\u201d is a regular noun because its plural follows the standard rule of adding \u201c-s\u201d to become \u201ccats.\u201d Only nouns with unpredictable plural forms, like \u201cchild \u2013 children,\u201d are considered irregular.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Find more interesting reads on nouns here!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/singular-nouns\/\"><strong>What are Singular Nouns?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/plural-nouns\/\"><strong>Plural Nouns<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/material-nouns\/\"><strong>What are Material Nouns?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/compound-nouns\/\"><strong>Compound Nouns<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/countable-and-uncountable-nouns\/\"><strong>Countable and Uncountable Nouns<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/possessive-nouns\/\"><strong>What are Possessive Nouns?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This was everything you needed to finally master irregular nouns with examples. 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