Plural Noun

Plural Noun

by Ana Gamboa

​Write the plural form of nouns by applying the given rules below .

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​A. Most nouns form their plural by adding s to the singular​

tree = bag = plant = girl = cat =

​ boat = hat = nut = balloon = gate =

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​B.Nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, sh, and ss form the plural by adding es to the singular

sash = ​sashes trash = cash = bush =

​eyelash = brush = patch = latch =

​C. Nouns ending in y preceded by a consonant form the plural by adding the y to I and adding es.

daisy = daisies baby = dairy =

​ party = laundry = community =

​D. Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form the plural by adding s to the singular.

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monkey = monkeys pay = bay =

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ray = tray = hay =

​E. Some nouns ending in f and fe form the plural by changing f or fe to ves.

​wolf = wolves elf = shelf = calf = half = bookshelf =

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​leaf = loaf = thief = self =

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life = lives wife = knife =

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​F. Nouns ending in o preceded by a vowel form the plural by adding s to the singular

radio =​ radios

alto =​

​video =

​zoo =​

​avocado =

​kangaroo =​

​photo =

​solo =

​studio =

​G. Nouns ending in o precede by a consonant form the plural by adding es

tomato =​tomatoes torpedo =

​potato = domino =

​tomato =​

​echo =

​volcano =​

​buffalo =

​mosquito =​

​hero =

​tornado =

​H. A few nouns form their plural by a slight change in their form or appearance.

​man = tooth = mouse =

​woman = goose = foot =

​child = ox = gentleman =

​I. Add en or ren and change within the singular to the following words to form their plural

​child = ox =

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​fisherman = policeman =

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​salesman = fireman =

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​woman = gentleman =