Confusing Nouns – Nouns that are always plural

Some nouns are always plural and are used with a plural verb.

For example: My glasses are broken.

Typical examples are: glasses, pants/trousers, shorts, pyjamas, jeans, people, police, scissors.

Many of these expressions are used with: a pair of.

For example: glasses, pants/trousers, shorts, pyjamas, jeans, scissors.

Click on the links below to learn more about Nouns - Countable and Uncountable

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Nouns that can be Countable and Uncountable

Alternatives to Some - Food Containers

Confusing Nouns - Abstract Uncountable Nouns