Pluralization Rules and Exceptions

The video tutorial explains the rules for adding 's' and 'es' to form plurals and present tense verbs. It highlights when to use 'es' for words ending in ch, sh, s, x, or z, and provides examples like 'beaches', 'wishes', and 'buses'. The tutorial also covers special cases such as 'go-goes' and 'potato-potatoes'.

What is the general rule for making nouns plural?

• Add 'es' to nouns ending in vowels

• Add 's' to most nouns, 'es' to some

• Add 's' to all nouns

• Add 'es' to all nouns

Which of the following endings require adding 'es'?

• Words ending in 'm', 'n', 'r', 't', 'v'

• Words ending in 'b', 'd', 'g', 'k', 'p'

• Words ending in 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'

• Words ending in 'ch', 'sh', 's', 'x', or 'z'

How do you make 'beach' plural?

• Beaches

• Beachs'

• Beachies

• Beachs

What is the plural form of 'wish'?

• Wishs

• Wishes

• Wish

• Wishies

Which word is correctly pluralized with 'es'?

• Wishies

• Wishes

• Wish

• Wishs

Which of the following words requires 'es' for pluralization?

• Bus

• Car

• Bike

• Train

What is the correct plural form of 'box'?

• Boxs

• Boxies

• Boxes

• Box

How do you pluralize 'buzz'?

• Buzzs

• Buzzes

• Buzz

• Buzzies

Which word does not require 'es' for pluralization?

• Bench

• Brush

• Glass

• Snake

What is the plural form of 'fox'?

• Foxs

• Foxes

• Foxies

• Fox