Exploring Plurals: Spelling Changes and Irregulars

The video tutorial covers plural spellings and irregular verbs and nouns. It explains how certain verbs and nouns change form, such as 'say' to 'said' and 'fungus' to 'fungi'. The tutorial also highlights patterns in pluralization, like adding 'en' for 'oxen' and changing 'f' to 'ves' for 'selves'. Additionally, it uses context clues to define the word 'phenomena', emphasizing its meaning as an event needing explanation.

What is the past tense of 'say'?

• said

• says

• sayed

• saying

How does the verb 'lead' change to past tense?

• led

• lead

• leaded

• leading

Which verb undergoes a complete transformation from 'undertake' to its past form?

• undertaken

• undertook

• undertakes

• undertaking

What is the plural form of 'fungus'?

• funguses

• fungi

• fungus

• fungals

What is the plural form of 'ox'?

• oxes

• oxen

• ox

• oxies

What change occurs to the noun 'self' when it becomes plural?

• selfs

• selfies

• selfen

• selves

How does the noun 'index' change to its plural form?

• indexen

• indices

• indexes

• index

Which noun remains the same in both singular and plural forms?

• cactus

• phenomenon

• analysis

• homework

What is the plural form of 'tomato'?

• tomato

• tomati

• tomatoes

• tomatos

What does the word 'phenomena' refer to in the context of the video?

• A scientific instrument

• Events needing explanation

• A theory in meteorology

• A type of weather