Add -s
Use -s with most nouns.
cat → catsdesk → desks
Grammar Review
Plural Nouns
A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Let’s review the plural rules together.
1cat
→
3cats
Add -es
Use -es after s, x, z, ch, or sh.
bus → busesbox → boxesdish → dishes
Change y to -ies
When a consonant comes before y, change y to -ies.
baby → babiescity → cities
Keep the y
When a vowel comes before y, keep the y and add -s.
toy → toyskey → keys
Some f / fe nouns
Some nouns ending in f or fe change to -ves.
leaf → leavesknife → knives
Irregular plurals
Some plural nouns change completely or stay the same.
child → childrenperson → peoplesheep → sheep
Quick reminder
Read the whole sentence. Words such as two, three, many, and several usually need a plural noun.
Knowledge Check
Show what you know about plural nouns.
Listen, choose, or type the correct plural form. Take your time and do your best.
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I’ll guide you through each part.
I’ll guide you through each part.
25questions
3parts
100points
Build the plural
4 points
Take your time and use the rule.
Type the plural form.
cat
Assessment complete!
You worked through all three parts.
You worked through all three parts.
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