Grammar: ✨ Grammar F: 🧩 Parts of Speech - Basics (A1) - Lesson 2: Singular Nouns

Grammar: Parts of Speech

A1 Lesson 2: What is a Singular Noun?

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify a singular noun as a word that names only one person, place, or thing.

Examples of Singular Nouns

A singular noun is a word for only one thing. The word "singular" means one. Let's look at some examples.

One Person 🧑‍🏫

• a student
• a teacher
• a farmer
• a child

One Place Angkor Wat

• a market
• a pagoda
• a river
• a mountain

One Thing 📖

• a phone
• a book
• a motorcycle
• a durian

💡 Pro Tip: Using "a" and "an"

With singular nouns, we often use the articles "a" or "an". Remember to use "an" when the noun starts with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u). For example: a book, but an apple.

Practice Your Grammar 🎯

Exercise 1: Find the Singular Noun

Read the sentences below. Click on each sentence to find the singular noun.

1. The boat is on the water.

   Answer: The singular noun is boat.

2. My teacher is very kind.

   Answer: The singular noun is teacher.

3. I want to buy a new phone.

   Answer: The singular noun is phone.

4. Kampot is a beautiful province.

   Answer: The singular noun is province.

Your Grammar Mission ⭐

Writing Practice

Look around you right now. Write three sentences in English. In each sentence, use one singular noun. Try to use "a" or "an".

Example: I see a fan. My house is small. I have an orange.

Key Vocabulary

• Singular (Adjective) | ឯកវចនៈ
  Meaning only one.
• Noun (Noun) | នាម
  A word for a person, place, animal, or thing.
• Market (Noun) | ផ្សារ
  A place to buy and sell goods.
• River (Noun) | ទន្លេ
  A large flow of water.