Questions and Answers
What is the plural form of 'piano'?
Which of the following words requires 'es' to form its plural?
What is the plural form of 'potato'?
Which noun follows the rule of simply adding 's' for its plural form?
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Which of the following pairs demonstrates the pluralization rule for nouns ending in 'o'?
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Study Notes
Forming Plural Nouns Ending with "O"
- Nouns ending in "o" can form plurals by adding either s or es.
- The decision between s or es depends on the specific word and sometimes needs to be memorized.
- Words related to sound, such as "music," typically add just s to form the plural.
Examples of Plurals for Nouns Ending in "O"
- cello becomes cellos
- piano becomes pianos
- radio becomes radios
- zoo becomes zoos
- potato and tomato form plurals as potatoes and tomatoes respectively, requiring the addition of es.
Memorization Tips
- To correctly use plural forms, consider looking up unfamiliar words in a dictionary for accurate spelling.
- Focus on sound-related terms that tend to take the simpler plural form.
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Description
This quiz explores the rules for forming plural nouns that end with the letter 'o'. You will learn when to add 's' or 'es' to these nouns with examples like 'cello' and 'potato'. Enhance your understanding of English pluralization in an engaging way!
