10 Questions
Which suffix is commonly added to singular nouns to make them plural?
-s
How can you identify most plural nouns?
They end in -s or -es
What is an irregular plural noun?
A noun that does not end in -s or -es
What is an example of an irregular plural noun?
children
What must be done with irregular plural nouns?
They must be memorized
Which of the following is an example of an irregular plural noun?
men
What should you do to make a plural of a word ending in -f?
Change the f to a v and add -es
What should you do to make a plural of a word ending in -fe?
Change the f to a v and add -s
Which of the following is NOT a common pattern for irregular plural nouns?
Changing -f to -v and adding -s
What is the plural form of the word 'woman'?
women
Study Notes
Forming Plural Nouns
- To form the plural of most singular nouns, the suffix
-sis commonly added. - Most plural nouns can be identified by adding
-sor-esto the singular form. - Irregular plural nouns are nouns that do not follow the usual rule of adding
-sor-esto form the plural. - An example of an irregular plural noun is
tooth(singular) andteeth(plural). - With irregular plural nouns, the plural form must be memorized as an exception to the usual rule.
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Menis an example of an irregular plural noun. - To make a plural of a word ending in
-f, change the-fto-ves(e.g.,wolfbecomeswolves). - To make a plural of a word ending in
-fe, change the-feto-ves(e.g.,knifebecomesknives). - 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
womaniswomen.
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