English Grammar Rules
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What is added to a singular noun to form the plural form, according to the general rule?

  • an apostrophe
  • s (correct)
  • a hyphen
  • es
  • What is an exception to the general rule for forming plurals?

  • Singular nouns ending in a vowel
  • Singular nouns ending in y that is preceded by a vowel
  • Singular nouns ending in s, x, ch, sh, or z (correct)
  • Singular nouns ending in a consonant
  • How do you form the plural of a singular noun ending in y preceded by a consonant?

  • Add an 's' or 'es' randomly
  • Add an es
  • Add an s
  • Change the y to i and add es (correct)
  • What is true about lower case letters when forming plurals?

    <p>Add an apostrophe followed by an s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about nouns with irregular plurals?

    <p>They need to be learned by heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general rule to form a possessive noun?

    <p>Add an apostrophe followed by an s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to form the possessive of a noun that ends with a silent s?

    <p>Add an apostrophe only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you form the plural of nouns that derive from Latin or Greek?

    <p>Learn the plural forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to form the possessive of a plural noun ending in s or es?

    <p>Add an apostrophe only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you form the plural of abbreviations that are capitalized?

    <p>Add a lower case s</p> Signup and view all the answers

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