Singular and Plural Nouns

To change most singular nouns to plural nouns, add s Rule 1 To change most singular nouns to plural nouns, add s chair cat rock chairs cats rocks

For nouns ending in sh, ch, s, x, add es Rule 2 For nouns ending in sh, ch, s, x, add es brush church grass box brushes churches grasses boxes

For nouns ending in y after a vowel, add s Rule 3 For nouns ending in y after a vowel, add s day toy essay boy days toys essays boys

For nouns ending in y after a consonant, change the y to i and add es Rule 4 For nouns ending in y after a consonant, change the y to i and add es fly pony story lady flies ponies stories ladies

For nouns ending in o after a vowel, add s Rule 5 For nouns ending in o after a vowel, add s studio portfolio rodeo studios portfolios rodeos

For nouns ending in o after a consonant, add es Rule 6 For nouns ending in o after a consonant, add es motto volcano hero tomato mottoes volcanoes heroes tomatoes

For nouns ending in f or fe, change the f or fe to ves Rule 7 For nouns ending in f or fe, change the f or fe to ves loaf elf knife wife loaves elves knives wives

Some nouns completely change their spelling Memorize these! Rule 8 Some nouns completely change their spelling Memorize these! mouse goose foot man mice geese feet men

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