Forming Irregular Plural Nouns: Dropping Y and Adding IES

This video tutorial teaches how to form irregular plural nouns, focusing on changing 'Y' to 'IES' and identifying common mistakes. It explains the rules for plural formation, including exceptions, and emphasizes checking if the word looks right in a sentence.

What is a common mistake people make when forming the plural of nouns ending in 'Y'?

• Adding 'es' to the end

• Adding 's' to the end

• Changing 'Y' to 'i' and adding 'es'

• Changing 'Y' to 'ie' and adding 's'

How do you form the plural of a noun ending in a consonant followed by 'Y'?

• Add 'es' to the end

• Change 'Y' to 'ie' and add 's'

• Change 'Y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Add 's' to the end

Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'butterfly'?

• Butterflyies

• Butterflies

• Butterflys

• Butterflysies

What is the rule for forming plurals of nouns ending in a vowel followed by 'Y'?

• Change 'Y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Add 's' to the end

• Change 'Y' to 'ie' and add 's'

• Add 'es' to the end

Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'journey'?

• Journeyies

• Journeys

• Journey's

• Journeyes