If a noun ends in “-s,”“-x,”“-z,” or with a cluster of consonants, such as “-sh”, “-ch”, or “-tch” (as in “watch”), we add “-es” to render it plural. When the noun ends in a “-y” and it is preceded by a consonant, we change “y” to “i” ...
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If the singular noun ends in a vowel + y, simply add -s to form the plural. For example, “day” becomes “days,”“key” becomes “keys,” and “boy” becomes “boys.”It’s important to note that there are some exceptions to these rules, especially when it comes to irregular nou...
Names are proper nouns, which become plurals the same way that other nouns do: add the letter-sfor most names (“the Johnsons,”“the Websters”) or add-esif the name ends insorz(“the Joneses,”“the Martinezes”). To show possession using an apostrophe, add’sfor individuals (“Smith...
Rule 5: If the singular noun ends in “o,” add “es” to form the plural. For example, “potato” becomes “potatoes” and “tomato” becomes “tomatoes.”Plural Noun Rules for Irregular Nouns When it comes to plural nouns, most English words follow the standard rule of adding an “...
Plural Noun Definition: When a noun means more than one, it is said to be plural. Examples: boys, girls, books, churches Rule #1 The plural of nouns is usually formed by adding s to a singular noun. Example: lamp,lamps; cat,cats; fork, forks; flower, flowers; pen, pens ...
A plural possessive is when a plural noun owns something. An apostrophe and "s" is added to the end of a plural possessive, or just an apostrophe if the plural ends with an "s." For example, if there are toys that belong to multiple dogs, this would be "The dogs' toys." If ...
Mummies is the only way tomake the noun mummy plural. Confusion arises because some people mistakenly believe that most nouns should form a plural ending in s. When a noun ends with [consonant] + y, you need to change the y to an i and add es to form the plural. ...
Most nouns are made plural by adding -s to the end of the singular form. girl, girls train, trains Remember that we said there would be some exceptions? Here is the first exception to the add an -s rule. Look at what happens when a word ends in 'f'. ...
When a noun ends in ‘y’ following a consonant, change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add -es. Examples: city – cities country – countries puppy – puppies For nouns ending in ‘y’ following a vowel, add -s. Examples: day – days