Mastering Plural Noun Spelling Rules

This video tutorial explains the rules for making nouns plural in English. It covers regular nouns that simply require adding 's', as well as special rules for nouns ending in 'o', 'ch', 'sh', 'x', or 's' which require 'es'. It also discusses nouns ending in a vowel plus 'y' where 's' is added, and those ending in a consonant plus 'y' where 'y' changes to 'ies'. Additionally, it covers nouns ending in 'f' or 'fe', which often change to 'ves'. The video concludes with a review of these rules.

What is the basic rule for making regular nouns plural?

• Change the last letter

• Add 's'

• Add 'ies'

• Add 'es'

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How do you make the word 'fox' plural?

• Add 's'

• Add 'ies'

• Add 'es'

• Change 'x' to 'xes'

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Which of the following words will have 'es' added to make it plural?

• Cat

• Toy

• Dog

• Box

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What is the rule for making nouns ending in a vowel plus y plural?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

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How do you make the word 'key' plural?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

• Add 's'

• Add 'es'

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What is the rule for making nouns ending in a consonant plus y plural?

• Add 's'

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Add 'es'

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How do you make the word 'baby' plural?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

• Add 'es'

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What is the rule for making nouns ending in f or fe plural?

• Change 'f' to 'v' and add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Change 'f' to 'ves'

• Add 'es'

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How do you make the word 'wolf' plural?

• Change 'f' to 'v' and add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Change 'f' to 'ves'

• Add 'es'

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Which of the following words does not follow the rule for nouns ending in f or fe?

• Wolf

• Knife

• Belief

• Half

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