Mastering Plural Nouns: Regular and Irregular Forms

What is the primary function of a noun?

• To name a person, place, thing, or idea

• To connect clauses

• To express actions

• To describe a state of being

How do you typically make a noun plural?

• By adding 'es'

• By removing 'y' and adding 'ies'

• By adding 's'

• By doubling the last letter

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

What is the plural form of 'box'?

• Boxes

• Boxies

• Boxs

• Box

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

What rule applies to the plural form of nouns ending in 'f' or 'fe'?

• Add 's'

• Remove 'e' and add 's'

• Change 'f' to 'v' and add 'es'

• Double the last letter and add 's'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

How is the plural of 'baby' formed?

• Babys

• Babyes

• Babies

• Baby's

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

What is the plural form of 'hero'?

• Heros

• Hero

• Heroes

• Heroies

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Which of the following is an exception to the rule that adds 'es' to nouns ending in 'o'?

• Piano

• Potato

• Tomato

• Hero

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Which noun does not change in its plural form?

• Sheep

• Man

• Child

• Tooth

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

Which of the following nouns remains the same in its plural form?

• Baby

• City

• Fish

• Country

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

What is the plural form of 'cactus'?

• Cactus

• Cacti

• Cactuses

• Cacties

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C