In Suffixes^x, Plurals^x

In English, s is used for many nouns to make the plural form. The s in boys has meaning. The s in school does not. It's every bit that tells you something about a word, such as prefixes, suffixes, root words, etc.

equivocal It would be erroneous to say that the suffixes in a), b) and c) are the same. Orthographically maybe, and that only would be for a) and b). Even then only for regular plurals and verbs. c) has an apostrophe which makes a world of a difference. They are different suffixes sharing some...

The "-s" is the most common suffix left in English by now, it took over several functions: a) plural indicator: one apple - two apples b) 3rd ps sg inflection indicator: sing - he sings c) genitive ending: Jon's house It would be erroneous to say that the suffixes in a), b) and c) are the...