A singular noun names one person place thing

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. boxes dishes churches Make the following nouns plural: losses box loss quizzes dish quiz church houses

• Add s to nouns ending in a vowel and y. keys toys monkeys

Change y to an i and add es to nouns ending in a consonant and y. sky skies hobby hobbies penny pennies

What about nouns that end in a vowel? Add an s to nouns ending in a vowel and o. radio - radios zoo - zoos Add an s to musical terms ending in o. cello - cellos solo - solos

Nouns ending in a consonant and o should be learned. If you’re not sure, check the dictionary. echoes potatoes tomatoes zeros, zeroes 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. 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. 5. autos 10. donkeys