Forming Plural Nouns Ending with 'O'

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What is the plural form of 'piano'?

  • piane
  • pianos
  • pianoes (correct)
  • pianas

Which of the following words requires 'es' to form its plural?

  • radio (correct)
  • piano
  • zoo
  • cello

What is the plural form of 'potato'?

  • potatos
  • potatoes (correct)
  • potate
  • potatoe

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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