Some nouns are singular in meaning, but they are used as plural nouns and always take a plural verb


Key Concepts:
Some nouns are singular in meaning but are used as plural nouns. These nouns always take a plural verb.
कुछ संज्ञाएँ अर्थ में एकवचन होती हैं, लेकिन वे बहुवचन संज्ञाओं के रूप में उपयोग की जाती हैं। ये संज्ञाएँ हमेशा बहुवचन क्रिया लेती हैं।

Usage Examples:
1. The news is surprising.
समाचार आश्चर्यजनक है।

2. The police are investigating the case.
पुलिस मामले की जांच कर रही है।

3. The cattle are grazing in the field.
गायें खेत में चर रही हैं।

Key Mistakes:
1. Using a singular verb with plural nouns:
Incorrect: The news are good.
Correct: The news is good.

2. Forgetting that "police" is always plural:
Incorrect: The police is here.
Correct: The police are here.

3. Confusing "cattle" with a singular form:
Incorrect: The cattle is in the barn.
Correct: The cattle are in the barn.

Understanding these nouns can help you speak and write English more accurately. Remember, even if they seem singular, they act like plural nouns!

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