Understanding Irregular Plurals in English

The video tutorial discusses irregular plurals in English, contrasting them with regular plurals. It explains that while adding an 'S' is common for pluralization, some words change differently, such as 'leaf' to 'leaves' and 'loaf' to 'loaves'. The tutorial focuses on the F to V pluralization rule, noting exceptions like 'cliff' to 'cliffs'. The video is part one of a series on irregular plurals.

What is a common misconception about forming plurals in English?

• Plurals are formed by changing vowels.

• Plurals are formed by removing letters.

• All plurals are formed by adding 's'.

• Plurals are formed by adding 'ed'.

What is the Latin origin of the word 'plural'?

• Plus

• Plura

• Plurali

• Pluribus

Which of the following is an example of an irregular plural?

• Books

• Dogs

• Leaves

• Cats

How does the word 'leaf' change in its plural form?

• Leavs

• Leaves

• Leafes

• Leafs

What is the plural form of 'loaf'?

• Loafes

• Loavs

• Loaves

• Loafs

Which word does not follow the 'f' to 'v' rule?

• Loaf

• Leaf

• Cliff

• Calf

What is the plural form of 'staff'?

• Staffs

• Staves

• Staffes

• Staveses

Which of the following words changes from 'f' to 'v' in its plural form?

• Cliff

• Calf

• Sniff

• Sheriff

What is the plural form of 'calf'?

• Calfes

• Calves

• Calv

• Calfs

What humorous note does the teacher end on?

• English is straightforward.

• English is easy to learn.

• English is complex but lovable.

• English is boring.