Understanding Singular and Plural Nouns

What is a singular noun?

• A noun that names more than one person, animal, or thing

• A noun that names one person, animal, or thing

• A noun that names an abstract concept

• A noun that is always plural

How do most nouns form their plurals according to Rule 1?

• By adding 's'

• By changing 'f' to 'ves'

• By changing 'y' to 'ies'

• By adding 'es'

Which of the following words forms its plural by adding 'es' according to Rule 2?

• Piano

• Bamboo

• Hero

• Photo

Which rule would you apply to form the plural of 'echo'?

• Rule 4

• Rule 3

• Rule 2

• Rule 1

What happens to nouns ending in 'y' after a consonant according to Rule 3?

• Change 'y' to 'ys'

• Add 'es'

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

• Add 's'

How do nouns ending in 'y' after a vowel form their plurals according to Rule 4?

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Change 'y' to 'ys'

Which of the following words forms its plural by adding 'es' according to Rule 5?

• Fox

• Leaf

• Toy

• Photo

What is the plural form of 'knife' according to Rule 6?

• Knives

• Knivies

• Knifes

• Knifes

Which rule applies to the word 'church' when forming its plural?

• Rule 5

• Rule 6

• Rule 2

• Rule 1

What is the plural form of 'calf' according to Rule 6?

• Calvies

• Calfes

• Calves

• Calfs