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PLURAL AND SINGULAR FORM OF NOUN IN AZERBAIJANI AND ENGLISH LANGUAGESKeywords: English language- Azerbaijani language – Number category- Noun. Abstract: Nouns as the head of a complex noun phrase follow number system in different languages. They are used in singular or plural forms. These forms are seen in possessive construction, as well as, in the other grammatical categories. In English language the sub classifications of number system are : nouns identified as : a) singular in form ,Either number, b) plural in form, singular in number, c) singular in form ,plural in number, d)singular in form ,singular in number ,e)plural inform , either number ,and f) plural in form ,plural in number. A contrastive study of the number system and its sub classifications in Azerbaijani and English languages reveals both similaritiesand differences. The current study can be a great help for the grammarians and teachers of the mentioned languages in a multilingual situation.
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