Exploring Irregular Plural Nouns and Base Plurals

The video tutorial discusses different types of plurals in English, focusing on base plurals where the singular and plural forms are the same, such as 'sheep', 'fish', and 'bison'. It explains the concept of base plurals, provides examples, and highlights the special case of 'fishes' used for species. The tutorial aims to enhance understanding of irregular plural forms in English grammar.

What is the term used to describe plurals like 'sheep' where the form doesn't change?

• Irregular plural

• Regular plural

• Base plural

• Complex plural

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

How do base plurals differ from regular plurals?

• They always end in 'ies'

• They do not change form

• They are only for animals

• They add 'es' instead of 's'

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

How many sheep are on the hill if the sentence is 'There were two sheep on the hill'?

• Not specified

• Three

• Two

• One

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

What changes in a sentence when going from one sheep to two sheep?

• The word 'sheep' to 'sheeps'

• Nothing changes

• The verb conjugation

• The meaning of 'sheep'

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What does the word 'bison' indicate?

• Only a single bison

• A type of fish

• Only multiple bison

• Either single or multiple bison

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

Which word is used to refer to multiple species of fish?

• Fishes

• Fishe

• Fishies

• Fish

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

What special case is mentioned for the word 'fishes'?

• Referring to different species of fish

• Referring to cooked fish

• Referring to fish in the sea

• Referring to a large number of fish

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

What is the plural form of 'fish' when referring to multiple individuals?

• Fish

• Fishes

• Fishies

• Fishs

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

Which of the following is not a base plural?

• Sheep

• Fish

• Dogs

• Bison

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

What encourages learners at the end of the video?

• To read a book

• To learn anything

• To take a quiz

• To learn more base plurals