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The rainbow shone in the sky. There are two nouns in this sentence - rainbow and sky.

Nouns - Singular and Collective

Find singular nouns that name just one person, place, or thing to make your KS1 sentences clear and easy to read.

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Fascinating Fact:

A singular noun in a story could be “The dragon slept”, talking about one dragon only.

In KS1 English, children learn that singular nouns name just one person, place, or thing. Understanding them helps writers keep stories and sentences clear, neat, and easy to follow.

Key Terms

Singular Noun: A naming word for one person, place, animal, or thing, such as dragon, tree, or pencil.
Plural Noun: A naming word for more than one, often made by adding -s or -es, like dragons or buses.
Conjunction "and": A joining word used to link nouns or ideas, such as “a dragon and a knight”.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a singular noun for KS1 children?

A singular noun is a naming word for just one person, place, animal, or thing. For example, dog, castle, teacher, and cloud are all singular nouns.

How do I explain singular and plural nouns to KS1?

Explain that singular means one and plural means more than one. Show pairs like cat/cats, book/books, so children can see how the word changes.

Can you join two singular nouns in one sentence?

Yes. Use a conjunction like “and” to join them, such as “The dragon and the knight smiled.” Each noun still names one thing.

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