singular plural nouns
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Singular and Plural Nouns
Tom Souter
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There are 6 ways to change a noun from singular to plural.
•A noun is a person, place, or thing.
•Singular means only one noun.
•Plural means more than one noun.
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Rule 1Most nouns become plural by
adding “s”.
boybookdeskschool
boysbooksdesksschools
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Rule 2Nouns that end in “ch”, “sh”,
“x”, add “es”.
bushboxchurch
bushesboxeschurches
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Rule 3Nouns that end in “f” or “fe”
often change to “ves”.
wifewolf
wiveswolves
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Rule 4Some nouns change the inside
spelling.
mangoose
mengeese
mouse mice
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Rule 5Nouns that end in a consonant letter and “y”, drop the “y” and
add “ies”.skypuppydonkeykey
skiespuppiesdonkeyskeys
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Rule 6Some nouns do not change when
making them plural.
wheatdeerfishcorn
wheatdeerfishcorn
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Review
1. Most nouns become plural by adding “s”.cup cups
2. Nouns that end in “ch”, “sh”, “x” add “es”dish dishes
3. Nouns that end in”f” or “fe” often change to “ves”.
knife knives
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Review
4. Some nouns change the inside spelling.woman women
5. Nouns that end in consonant letter and “y”, drop the “y” and add “ies”.
fly fliesmonkey monkeys
6. Some nouns do not change when making them plural.
cotton cotton
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mouse
fly
pen
flash
rice
life
mice
flies
pens
flashes
rice
lives