Plurals

1.The Plurals of most nouns are formed by adding s. Ex. Zebra means a Zebra, Zebras mean there is more than one Zebra.

2.The plurals of nouns ending in sh,ch,x,s, or z are made by adding es to the singular. EX. Peach becomes Peaches, fox becomes foxes, ect.

3. Most nouns ending in o are formed by adding S. EX. Poncho becomes Ponchos, Taco becomes Tacos, ect.

4. The plurals of most nouns that end with ful are formed by adding an s at the end of that word. EX. Two Spoonfuls, Six Handfuls, ect.

5. The plurals of the nouns that end in F or FE are formed in one of the two ways.

1.If the final F has the sound of V in the plural form add F to the V and add es. EX. Calf becomes Calves, Knife becomes Knives.

2.If the final F is still heard in the plural form of the word, simply add S. EX. Pacifier becomes Pacifiers, Safe becomes Safes, ect.

6.The plurals of comman nouns wich end in Y (with a Vowel before the Y) are formed by adding only S. EX. Kitty becomes Kittys, Guy becomes Guys, ect.

7.The plurals of common nouns that end in Y (with a constant letter just before the Y) are formed by changing the Y to a I and adding es. EX. Sky becomes Skies, Bunny becomes Bunnies, ect.

8. The plurals of compound words are usually formed by adding s or es to the important word in the compound. EX. Brother-In-Law, President of the United States of America, ect.

9. Some nouns form a plural by taking on a irregular spelling. EX. Goose becomes Gesse, Mouse becomes Mice, ect.