Plurals (-s, -es, ies)

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a word that means more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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How do you make most nouns plural?

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You usually add -s to the end of the noun.

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What do you add to nouns that end in -s, -x, -z, -ch, or -sh to make them plural?

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You add -es to the end of the noun.

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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 'wish'?

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The plural of 'wish' is 'wishes'.

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What do you do to make a noun that ends in a consonant + 'y' plural?

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You change the 'y' to 'i' and add -es.

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What is the plural of 'baby'?

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The plural of 'baby' is 'babies'.

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What is the plural of 'city'?

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The plural of 'city' is 'cities'.

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What do you do to make a noun that ends in a vowel + 'y' plural?

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You just add -s.

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What is the plural of 'toy'?

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The plural of 'toy' is 'toys'.