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Quite simply, a singular noun is a noun that refers to only one person, one place, one thing, or one idea. If you look at one object and name it, you have an example of a singular noun. For example there is one lamp on my bookcase and one chair at my desk.
Nouns of any kind (count or non-count, singular or plural) may be specific or general.. A noun is specific when the writer wishes to talk about some thing or things in particular.A noun is general when the writer wishes to make a generalization about some thing or things.Here are some examples that contrast specific nouns with general nouns. The highlighted nouns in the first three examples are specific, whereas the highlighted nouns in the second three examples are general.My dad's company made a profit this year. (profit = count, singular, and specific). It hopes to make bigger profits next year.he highlighted nouns in the first three examples are specific, whereas the highlighted nouns in the second three examples are general. My dad's company made a profit this year. (profit = count, singular, and specific). It hopes to make bigger profits next year.