Transforming Nouns: From -y to -ies

How do you usually form plurals in English?

• By removing 'Y'

• By changing 'Y' to 'IES'

• By adding 'S'

• By adding 'ES'

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What change occurs to a noun ending in 'Y' when forming its plural?

• Add 'S' directly

• No change is needed

• Change 'Y' to 'IES'

• Change 'Y' to 'IE' and add 'S'

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Which example correctly shows the plural form of 'baby'?

• Babyes

• Baby's

• Babies

• Babys

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.K.1C

When does the rule of changing 'Y' to 'IE' and adding 'S' not apply?

• When 'Y' is the first letter

• When 'Y' is the last letter

• When 'Y' follows a consonant

• When 'Y' follows another vowel

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Which word follows the exception and simply adds 'S' to form its plural?

• Puppy

• City

• Toy

• Cherry

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F