What is the general rule for changing a singular noun to its plural form?

Plural Nouns and Spelling Rules

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English
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3rd - 4th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Add 'S' to the end of the noun.
Add 'ES' to the end of the noun.
Replace the last letter with 'IES'.
Double the last letter and add 'S'.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a vowel in English?
T
Y
E
B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you change the noun 'baby' to its plural form?
Keep it the same as 'baby'.
Replace 'Y' with 'IES' to make 'babies'.
Add 'ES' to make 'babyes'.
Add 'S' to make 'babys'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the plural form of 'fry'?
Fry
Fryes
Fries
Frys
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the word 'toy' not change its spelling in the plural form?
Because it ends with a vowel + Y.
Because it is a proper noun.
Because it ends with a consonant + Y.
Because it is an exception to the rule.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the plural form of 'city'?
City
Citys
Cities
Cityes
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