1. Singular and Plural Nouns

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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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fries