Certain English nouns only have a plural form. Their form is always plural, never singular.
There are 3 types of nouns where the form is always plural:
1) Certain articles of clothing.
trousers
knickers
pyjamas
shorts
tights
pants
Example:
I like your trousers.
2) Certain tools or instruments.
headphones
scissors
sunglasses
binoculars
glasses
Examples:
Can I borrow your headphones?
We use the following structure for ONE unit (singular) of the clothes and tools previously mentioned:
“pair of” + noun
Example: I need a pair of shorts.
We use the following structure for several units (plural):
“pairs of” + noun
Example: I am going to buy 3 pairs of scissors.
3) Other nouns with only a plural form
belongings
Example: “Do not leave your belongings in the classroom.”
savings
Example: “I spent my savings on a new car.”
clothes
Example: “His clothes are dirty.”
stairs
Example: To go to the first floor, you can take the stairs.
There are many more examples with a detailed explanation in the video. The accent is a British English accent.
IELTS lessons and writing assessment: https://goo.gl/dm6pXu
Private English lessons and speaking practice with a native teacher: https://goo.gl/ZpNfsE
Other English lessons:
Parts of speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDbhU8Dhy_k
Past simple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ri3QTT41f8&list=PL6BDo90oiwpS4_AM1c0s0ozpROeE2A9ff&index=19
Past perfect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZopcVLDCHg&list=PL6BDo90oiwpS4_AM1c0s0ozpROeE2A9ff&index=25
Playlists:
How to improve your English: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6BDo90oiwpQiPot5bKFKZ2wQAk_ESR6_
Grammar: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6BDo90oiwpS4_AM1c0s0ozpROeE2A9ff
Listening practice: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6BDo90oiwpRdmnAzmYwdc0Az0ZOG2XNA
Vocabulary: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6BDo90oiwpTlYAYSitjwWn29BEdCBi9j
Andrew,
Crown Academy of English
Website: http://www.crownacademyenglish.com
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Photo credits:
)“Red Shorts” by John Kasawa | FreeDigitalPhotos.net
) “binoculars” by freeimages.com/photographer/GlennPeb-58946
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Can we say , where is my shorts ? ( using the singular form of the verb Be ''is'') As long as we refer to shorts as on unit .
Useful lesson
Thanks ?
Useful lesson
Thank you Andrew
Very perfect thanks dear lecture
Wow! What a useful lesson but might i say : I NEED SOME TROUSERS ? thx in advance for your answer!! ?
Could you make a video about present perfect continuous tense.
I have benefited from this lesson،thanks
(I would like some pair of trousers, please) , please is this true?
Can I say "piece of clothes"? As in this sentence: in order to paint the house and not get dirty, my mother told me to get any piece of clothes I could find in the basement's chest". Or should I say "clothing"?
Very good vidéo?
Great video!
Useful video?
Thanks! But I have a question. Is 'police' always plural? Please make a video about modals)
Thank you , really useful
could you make a video about oder of adjective , gratefully <3
Thanks for all works out
Thanks so much!!
I learn so much with you.