Forming Irregular Plural Nouns: Dropping Y and Adding IES

Forming Irregular Plural Nouns: Dropping Y and Adding IES

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English, Other

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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This video tutorial teaches how to form irregular plural nouns, focusing on changing 'Y' to 'IES' and identifying common mistakes. It explains the rules for plural formation, including exceptions, and emphasizes checking if the word looks right in a sentence.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain why 'pennies' is the correct plural form of 'penny'.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you determine if a plural noun is spelled correctly in a sentence?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the first rule for forming the plural of a singular noun that ends in a consonant followed by 'Y'?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to the 'Y' in a singular noun that ends with a consonant when forming its plural?

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Describe the rule for forming the plural of a singular noun that ends in a vowel followed by 'Y'.

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