Exploring Singular and Plural Nouns: Spelling Rules and Exceptions

This video tutorial covers the basics of singular and plural nouns. It explains how to form plurals by adding 's', 'es', 'ies', and 'ves' to nouns, and highlights exceptions to these rules, including irregular plurals. The video also discusses nouns that have the same form in both singular and plural. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate each rule and exception.

What is the plural form of 'tree'?

• treees

• treys

• trees

• treies

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

• bus's

• buses

• buss

• busies

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

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Change 'y' to 'ys'

What is the plural form of 'baby'?

• babys'

• babyes

• babies

• babys

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

• potatos

• potatoes

• potatoies

• potato's

How do you form the plural of a noun ending in 'f' or 'fe'?

• Change 'f' or 'fe' to 'fs'

• Change 'f' or 'fe' to 'ves'

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

What is the plural form of 'leaf'?

• leafes

• leaf's

• leaves

• leafs

Which of the following is an exception to the pluralization rules?

• child - children

• book - books

• car - cars

• flower - flowers

What is the plural form of 'tooth'?

• tooths

• tooth's

• toothes

• teeth

Which noun has the same form in both singular and plural?

• sheep

• cat

• mouse

• dog