A singular noun names one person, place, thing or idea.

A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

PLURAL NOUNS

Most nouns in English are made into plural nouns by adding an s to the singular form, however, …………….

If the noun ends with an s, ch, sh, x, or z, an es is added to make the

noun plural.

Make the following nouns plural: box loss

dish quizchurch house

boxeslosses

dishes quizzes

churches houses

•Add s to nouns ending in a vowel and y.

key

toy

monkey

keys

toys

monkeys

Change y to an i and add es to nouns ending in a consonant and y.

sky

hobby

penny

skies

hobbies

pennies

What about nouns that end in a vowel?

Add an s to musical terms ending in o.

Add an s to nouns ending in a vowel and o.

radio - radios zoo - zoos

cello - cellos solo - solos

Nouns ending in a consonant and o should be learned. If you’re not sure, check the dictionary.

echo echoes

potato potatoes

tomato tomatoes

zero zeros, zeroes

hero heroes

Some nouns have special plural forms.

For example………….

Add s to many nouns ending in f, fe, or ff.

roof - roofs cliff - cliffs

But, some nouns drop the f or fe and add ves.

calf – calves life - lives

Some nouns have irregular plural forms!

child - children ox - oxen

Some nouns have identical singular and plural forms.

deer - deer scissors - scissors

For compound words, the most important word is usually made plural.

son-in-law / sons-in-law board of health/boards of health

Add an ‘s to form the plural of letters or numbers used as a noun.

A – A’s 100 – 100’s

…..QUIZ TIME…..

Write the plural form of each of these nouns.

1. teacup 6. Department of Justice

2. goose 7. daughter-n-law

3. Iroquois 8. leaf

4. class 9. hobby

5. auto 10. donkey

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS.1. teacups 6. Departments of Justice

2. geese 7. daughters-in-law

3. Iroquois 8. leaves

4. classes 9. hobbies

5. autos 10. donkeys