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Which suffix is commonly added to singular nouns to make them plural?

-es

-ing

-s (correct)

-ies

How can you identify most plural nouns?

They end in -ing

They are difficult to pronounce

They end in -s or -es (correct)

They represent two or more people

What is an irregular plural noun?

A noun that does not end in -s or -es (correct)

A noun that is difficult to pronounce

A noun that ends in -s or -es

A noun that represents two or more people

What is an example of an irregular plural noun?

children (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with irregular plural nouns?

They must be memorized (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an irregular plural noun?

men (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to make a plural of a word ending in -f?

Change the f to a v and add -es (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to make a plural of a word ending in -fe?

Change the f to a v and add -s (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common pattern for irregular plural nouns?

Changing -f to -v and adding -s (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural form of the word 'woman'?

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Forming Plural Nouns

To form the plural of most singular nouns, the suffix -s is commonly added.
Most plural nouns can be identified by adding -s or -es to the singular form.
Irregular plural nouns are nouns that do not follow the usual rule of adding -s or -es to form the plural.
An example of an irregular plural noun is tooth (singular) and teeth (plural).
With irregular plural nouns, the plural form must be memorized as an exception to the usual rule.
Men is an example of an irregular plural noun.
To make a plural of a word ending in -f, change the -f to -ves (e.g., wolf becomes wolves).
To make a plural of a word ending in -fe, change the -fe to -ves (e.g., knife becomes knives).
Having a unique plural form that does not follow any pattern is NOT a common pattern for irregular plural nouns.
The plural form of the word woman is women.

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Test your knowledge of plural nouns with this quiz! Learn the rules for forming plurals and explore examples of irregular nouns. Practice identifying and using plural nouns correctly in this interactive quiz.