DUMBI OMEOGOR ENAEFEME

This research focuses on how plural forms are created and used in Urhobo and English, comparing the grammatical (morphological and syntactic) systems of both languages. The main goal is to analyze the processes involved in pluralization, identify the rules that guide them, and point out the similarities and differences between the two languages. The reason for this study is the lack of detailed comparison between Urhobo and English, especially in terms of grammar. While English has been widely studied, Urhobo has not been explored as much, particularly in the area of plural formation. This work hopes to contribute to the understanding of Urhobo grammar and encourage more linguistic research on local Nigerian languages. The study will use a descriptive and comparative approach. Data on Urhobo will be collected directly from native speakers through interviews and conversations. A set of words (mainly nouns and pronouns) will be used to guide the data collection. For English, the data will come from existing grammar books and linguistic materials. The speakers selected for the study will include people from different age groups and dialects to ensure variety. The analysis will be guided by morphosyntactic theory, which focuses on how words are formed and how they function in sentence structure. This approach will help explain how pluralization works in both languages and how it affects grammar and meaning. Early observations show that English mostly uses suffixes like -s or -es to form plurals, while Urhobo uses a mix of methods such as reduplication, tone changes, and sometimes even context. These findings show that Urhobo has a unique and rich structure that is quite different from English. In conclusion, this research highlights the value of studying indigenous languages like Urhobo and how they compare with more global languages like English. It also shows the need to preserve and understand local languages through proper linguistic research and documentation.