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More than one: plurality in thought and language.

J H Dirckx

    The American Journal of Dermatopathology
    |February 15, 2001
    PubMed
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    This study examines how English forms plurals, covering regular, irregular, and null forms. It analyzes collective and mass nouns, exceptions, and common errors in English pluralization.

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    Area of Science:

    • Linguistics
    • Grammar Studies

    Background:

    • The grammatical category of number distinguishes singular entities from groups.
    • Understanding pluralization is fundamental to English grammar.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey the grammatical category of number in English.
    • To review and classify methods of signifying plurality.
    • To explore the interaction of form and meaning in pluralization.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of English language pluralization rules.
    • Identification and classification of irregular and null plurals.
    • Analysis of collective and mass nouns.
    • Discussion of exceptions and common errors.

    Main Results:

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    • English employs diverse strategies to indicate plurality.
    • Irregular and null plurals present unique grammatical challenges.
    • Collective and mass nouns demonstrate complex form-meaning interactions.
    • Common errors often stem from exceptions to basic pluralization patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive understanding of English pluralization requires examining regular, irregular, and null forms.
    • Analysis of exceptions and noun types like collective and mass nouns is crucial for accurate grammatical application.
    • Addressing common errors enhances clarity in English communication.