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A singular noun names one person, place, thing or idea.
A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
PLURAL NOUNS
Most nouns in English are made into plural nouns by adding an s to the singular form, however, …………….
If the noun ends with an s, ch, sh, x, or z, an es is added to make the
noun plural.
Make the following nouns plural: box loss
dish quizchurch house
boxeslosses
dishes quizzes
churches houses
•Add s to nouns ending in a vowel and y.
key
toy
monkey
keys
toys
monkeys
Change y to an i and add es to nouns ending in a consonant and y.
sky
hobby
penny
skies
hobbies
pennies
What about nouns that end in a vowel?
Add an s to musical terms ending in o.
Add an s to nouns ending in a vowel and o.
radio - radios zoo - zoos
cello - cellos solo - solos
Nouns ending in a consonant and o should be learned. If you’re not sure, check the dictionary.
echo echoes
potato potatoes
tomato tomatoes
zero zeros, zeroes
hero heroes
Some nouns have special plural forms.
For example………….
Add s to many nouns ending in f, fe, or ff.
roof - roofs cliff - cliffs
But, some nouns drop the f or fe and add ves.
calf – calves life - lives
Some nouns have irregular plural forms!
child - children ox - oxen
Some nouns have identical singular and plural forms.
deer - deer scissors - scissors
For compound words, the most important word is usually made plural.
son-in-law / sons-in-law board of health/boards of health
Add an ‘s to form the plural of letters or numbers used as a noun.
A – A’s 100 – 100’s
…..QUIZ TIME…..
Write the plural form of each of these nouns.
1. teacup 6. Department of Justice
2. goose 7. daughter-n-law
3. Iroquois 8. leaf
4. class 9. hobby
5. auto 10. donkey
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS.1. teacups 6. Departments of Justice
2. geese 7. daughters-in-law
3. Iroquois 8. leaves
4. classes 9. hobbies
5. autos 10. donkeys