Use regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies, and -ves

Learning Objectives Identify the four main rules for forming regular plural nouns. Correctly add -s to form the plural of most nouns. Apply the -es rule for nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, and sh. Demonstrate how to change y to -ies for nouns ending in a consonant plus y. Apply the rule of changing f or fe to -ves for applicable nouns. Choose and apply the correct plural rule when writing complex sentences. If you have one box, what do you have if your friend gives you another one? 🎁 You have two boxes! Let's learn the magic rules that turn one thing into many. In this lesson, you will become an expert on making nouns plural. We will explore the four most common ways to show 'more than one' by using the endings -s, -es, -ies, and -ves. Mastering these rules wil...

TermDefinitionExample Singular NounA noun that names only ONE person, place, thing, or idea.The word 'dog' is a singular noun because it refers to one dog. Plural NounA noun that names MORE THAN ONE person, place, thing, or idea.The word 'dogs' is a plural noun because it refers to more than one dog. Regular PluralA plural noun that follows a predictable pattern or rule, usually by adding an ending like -s, -es, -ies, or -ves.cat -> cats, wish -> wishes, baby -> babies. Base WordThe original, singular form of a noun before a plural ending is added.The base word of 'heroes' is 'hero'. ConsonantAny letter in the alphabet that is not a vowel (a, e, i, o, u).In the word 'puppy', the letters 'p' and 'p' are consonan...

The Basic -s Rule Add -s to the end of most singular nouns. This is the most common rule and works for the majority of nouns. If a noun doesn't fit one of the special rules below, you probably just add -s. The Hissing -es Rule Add -es to nouns ending in -s, -x, -z, -ch, or -sh. If a noun ends in a sound that sounds like a hiss or a buzz, we add -es to make a new syllable so the plural is easier to say. For example, 'foxs' is hard to say, but 'foxes' is easy. The Y to -IES Rule If a noun ends in a consonant + y, change the y to i and add -es. Look at the letter right before the final 'y'. If it's a consonant (like b, d, r, t), use this rule. If it's a vowel (a, e, i, o, u), just use the basic -s rule (e.g., toy -> toys)....