Understanding Singular and Plural Nouns

The video tutorial explains the concept of singular and plural nouns. It describes how to form plurals by adding -s to singular nouns and highlights special rules for words ending in o, x, z, ch, sh, or ss, which require adding -es. The tutorial includes examples and encourages further practice on RocketSpelling.com.

What is the term used for a noun that refers to just one item?

• Plural noun

• Singular noun

• Collective noun

• Abstract noun

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

How do you generally make a singular noun plural?

• Add -s to the end

• Add -ing to the end

• Add -es to the end

• Add -ed to the end

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Which of the following endings requires adding -es to form the plural?

• Words ending in 'o'

• Words ending in 'y'

• Words ending in 'a'

• Words ending in 'e'

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

What is the plural form of the word 'tomato'?

• Tomatoes

• Tomatos

• Tomato's

• Tomatoe

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Where can you practice more on pluralization rules?

• WordGames.com

• Grammar.com

• RocketSpelling.com

• SpellingBee.com

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C