Class 1-3: Plural Nouns Final -s and -es
The runners race each other.
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Rules: The plural form of most nouns are created simply by adding the letter -s. More than one apple = apples More than one pencil = pencils More than one computer = computers |
Examples: Question: Do you like apples? Answer: Yes, I do. Question: Can I have two pencils? Answer: Absolutely. Question: What’s wrong with their computers? Answer: I have no idea. |
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Words that end in -ch, -x, -s or -s–like sounds will require an –es for the plural: More than one fox = foxes More than one kiss = kisses More than one match = matches |
1. There are many foxes in the field today. 2. My grandmother loves to give me kisses. 3. The soccer team has many matches. |
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Rules: Words that end in -y: When the last two letters of a word are consonants, change the ending to -ies. More than one lady = ladies. (Example 1 and 2)When the last two letters of a word end with a vowel followed by a consonant, change the ending to -s. More than one toy = toys. (Example 3) |
Examples: 1. Baby = I have two babies. 2. Daddy = Many daddies celebrate Father’s Day. 3. Boy = The two boys went to the store. |
She is holding her computer with both hands.
Test
Test 1: Change each word to the plural form.
1. tax = taxes
2. lion = ______________
3. map = ______________
4. mix = ______________
5. pen = ______________
6. box = ______________
7. ball = ______________
8. chance = ______________
9. paper = ______________
10. note = ______________
Test 2: Each word ends in –y. Change each word to the plural form.
1. mummy = mummies
2. family = ______________
3. key = ______________
4. party = ______________
5. berry = ______________
6. army = ______________
7. day = ______________
8. butterfly = ______________
9. puppy = ______________
10. sky = ______________
11. library = ______________
12. supply = ______________
13. bay = ______________
14. valley = ______________
15. fly = ______________
Test Answers
Test 1: Change each word to the plural form.
1. tax = taxes
2. lion = lions
3. map = maps
4. mix = mixes
5. pen = pens
6. box = boxes
7. ball = balls
8. chance = chances
9. paper = papers
10. note = notes
Test 2: Each word ends in –y. Change each word to the plural form.
1. mummy = mummies
2. family = families
3. key = keys
4. party = parties
5. berry = berries
6. army = armies
7. day = days
8. butterfly = butterflies
9. puppy = puppies
10. sky = skies
11. library = libraries
12. supply = supplies
13. bay = bays
14. valley = valleys
15. fly = flies
Tag:Nouns
