Singular and Plural Nouns

Singular and Plural Nouns

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A singular noun names one person, place, thing, or idea.

• Ex. medal, coin, lunch, man, child, tooth, deer

A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

• Plural nouns do NOT receive apostrophes unless they are also possessive!

• Ex. medals, coins, lunches, men, children, teeth, deer

• Nouns that end in s, ss, sh, ch, x, or z need an es added to the end to become plural. (brush🡪brushes)

• Nouns that end in a consonant –y, change the y to ie and add an s. (city🡪cities)

• Nouns that end in a vowel -y, add an s. (key​🡪keys)

Write the plural of each noun.

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rocket

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boss

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baby

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knife

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machine

Write the singular form of each noun.

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potatoes

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children

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mice

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wishes

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opportunities