-S endings on Nouns
Jared Aragona
-S endings on nouns: Use -s endings on nouns to show plurals, generality, or to ensure subject-verb agreement. Apostrophe -s is used for possession only.
Put an -s at the end of plural nouns.
Many scientist have been searching for the cure. – Incorrect
Many scientists have been searching for the cure. — Correct
That was a day that most student were not on campus. – Incorrect
That was a day that most students were not on campus. — Correct
Use plural -s endings to express generality.
Mural is what makes the old buildings downtown come alive. – Incorrect
Murals are what make the old buildings downtown come alive. – Correct
The MLCKRB (Master List Code Key and Rule Book): An English Grammar & Style Handbook by Jared Aragona, CC BY 4.0