adding –ies, –es or -s

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What is the rule for adding -s to a noun?

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Add -s to a noun to make it plural if it ends in a vowel or a consonant that is not s, x, z, ch, or sh. Example: cat -> cats.

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What is the rule for adding -es to a noun?

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Add -es to a noun to make it plural if it ends in s, x, z, ch, or sh. Example: box -> boxes.

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What is the rule for changing a noun ending in -y to plural?

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If a noun ends in a consonant followed by -y, change -y to -ies. Example: puppy -> puppies.

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What happens to nouns ending in -y when preceded by a vowel?

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If a noun ends in -y and is preceded by a vowel, just add -s. Example: toy -> toys.

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What is the plural of 'bag'?

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The plural of 'bag' is 'bags'.

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What is the plural of 'beach'?

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The plural of 'beach' is 'beaches'.

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What is the plural of 'puppy'?

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The plural of 'puppy' is 'puppies'.

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What is the plural of 'kangaroo'?

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The plural of 'kangaroo' is 'kangaroos'.

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What is the plural of 'box'?

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The plural of 'box' is 'boxes'.

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What is the plural of 'fox'?

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The plural of 'fox' is 'foxes'.