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9/8/2014

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When we learn English, one of the most important things to know is how to talk about singular (one thing) and plural (more than one thing). You might  know that when there is one item (for example, 'book') we just 'a book' or 'one book.' When we want to say more than one book, we add the letter 's' after the word to become 'books.' 

In most cases, to make a singular noun to a plural noun, we add an 's' or 'es' after the word. 

However, as you can tell from the word 'jeans' there are some words that never have a singular form. Which means that even if there is just one item, we always use the plural form (jeans). If the word jeans is always plural, it also means that the noun takes on a plural verb ('are' not 'is'). 

As I've mentioned many times before, English can definitely get confusing  and it is near impossible to memorize everything. The best way to learn is to listen and speak more! It will start to become more natural for you!
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lorena
8/13/2018 07:48:59 pm

This post answer a question want I don't say for my teacher,my mind don't understund, for now, every thing is clear.I have a question,Do you have a post about Modal verbs?

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rebecca Boggs
6/14/2019 06:25:43 pm

Hi I like your post about jeans being spelled always with an "s". I am an esl teacher at Prince George's Community College in Maryland. We are putting together an informal summer curriculum. May I use your post about jeans in the curriculum and site your blog? Thank you. Rebecca Boggs

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Devesh link
1/27/2021 10:55:10 pm

Jeans are one of the most versatile outfits that have been reigning for decades now. Considered as a quintessential outfit, jeans have greatly evolved in the past few years. They are no more just a casual wear but have elevated to an everyday outfit. Imagine if you could wear an outfit that is creatively styled almost every single day. Sounds fun, doesn’t it?

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Becky
11/13/2022 04:51:44 pm

However you can use the singular “jean” when used as an adjective

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Rock Hill Sissy link
5/19/2024 08:36:56 pm

Thanks, great blog post

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