Plural of Scissors
The Quick Answer
The word "scissors" has no plural form.The Plural of Scissors
"Scissors" has no plural form. We put "pair of" or "pairs of" in front of the word "scissors" to give it its plural form.For example:
- One pair of scissors
- Two pairs of scissors
- I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil. (Truman Capote) (Unknown number)
- When you own a pair of haircutting scissors, you cut your own hair constantly. (Emily Weiss) (One pair of scissors)
Are You Good at Plurals?
Here's a quick test.The Standard Rules for Forming the Plurals
The table below shows the standard rules for forming the plurals of nouns in English.Type | Example of Type | Forming the Plural | Plural |
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Most Nouns | cat scythe |
add s | cats scythes |
Noun Ending s, sh, ch, x or z | bus dress |
add es | buses dresses |
Nouns ending [consonant] o | mango zero tomato |
add either s or es (There are no rules for this - you have to know.) |
mangoes or mangos zeros tomatoes |
Nouns ending [vowel] o | patio ratio |
add s | patios ratios |
Nouns ending [consonant] y | story penny |
change the y to an i and add es | stories pennies |
Nouns ending [vowel] y | storey () donkey |
add s | storeys donkeys |
Nouns ending f or fe | dwarf knife |
ves and/or s (There are no rules - you have to know.) |
dwarfs knives |
Exceptions | goose louse |
some nouns undergo a vowel or letters change | geese lice |
More exceptions | salmon scissors |
some nouns do not change at all | salmon scissors |
Why Is There Confusion over the Plural of Scissors?
Confusion arises because "scissors" has no plural form. Unfortunately, there is no clever way of knowing which nouns follow which rules. You have to know.Learning Resources
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