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þ Write S if the underlined noun is singular.Write P if the underlined noun is plural.
1. The cars in the belong to Mr. DuRoy.
2. Many have museums.
3. Mrs. Lewis owns several antique cars and a small .
4. Several old are located in Flint, Michigan.
þ Write the plural of each singular noun.
5. train ==== 8. fox ====6. lunch ==== 9. sash ====7. boss ==== 10. branch ====
trainsPtrainS
townsPmuseumS
39English 3, Chapter 3, Lesson 2239
Common Nouns:Singular & Plural
A singular noun names one person, place, or thing.
Most singular nouns can be made plural by adding s or esto the end of the word.
l Many nouns can be made plural by adding only s.
l Add es to form the plurals of nouns ending in ch, sh, s, x, and z.
trains
lunches
foxes
sashes
bosses branches
ch, sh, s, x, zAdd an s behind an e.
Not just s,
Not just e,
es does it accurately!Singular Plural
boy boys
church churches
dish dishes
class classes
box boxes
buzz buzzes
girl state car
girls states cars
A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.