Pluralization Rules and Irregular Forms

The video tutorial explains how to form plurals for words ending in CH, SH, Z, S, and X by adding 'ES'. It highlights exceptions, such as when 'CH' sounds like 'K', where only 'S' is added. Examples include regular plurals like 'boxes' and 'foxes', and irregular plurals like 'oxen'. The tutorial reviews these rules and exceptions to reinforce understanding.

What is the first step in making plurals for words ending in 'ch', 'sh', 'z', 's', or 'x'?

• Add 's'

• Add 'es'

• Change the word completely

• Add 'ing'

Which of the following endings requires adding 'es' to form a plural?

• 'b', 'd', 'g', 'p', 't'

• 'm', 'n', 'r', 'l', 'v'

• 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'

• 'ch', 'sh', 'z', 's', 'x'

When does 'ch' not require 'es' to form a plural?

• When it sounds like 'sh'

• When it is followed by a vowel

• When it sounds like 'k'

• When it is at the beginning of a word

What is the plural form of 'box'?

• Boxs

• Boxies

• Boxen

• Boxes

How do you form the plural of 'fox'?

• Foxs

• Foxes

• Foxies

• Foxen

Which of the following is an irregular plural?

• Boxes

• Foxes

• Socks

• Oxen

What is the plural form of 'sock'?

• Sockies

• Socks

• Sockes

• Socken

Which word has an irregular plural form?

• Fox

• Ox

• Box

• Sock

Which of the following words does not follow the regular pluralization rule?

• Ox

• Box

• Bus

• Fox

What is the rule for making plurals of words ending in 'ch', 'sh', 'z', 's', or 'x'?

• Add 's'

• Add 'es'

• Add 'ies'

• Add 'en'