Study the plural forms below. Then complete rules a-f in the Learn this! box with the correct endings. Then match each spelling variation (g-i) with one of the nouns below.
LEARN THIS! Noun plural forms To make a noun plural: a We add 1__________ to most nouns. b We add 2__________ to nouns ending in -ch, -sh, -ss, -s and -x. c We add 3__________ to most nouns ending in -o. d We add 4__________ to nouns ending in a vowel + -y. e With nouns ending in a consonant +-y, the spelling changes to 5__________ f With nouns ending in -f or -fe, the spelling changes to 6__________ g Some nouns have irregular plural forms. h Some nouns have the same singular and plural forms. i Some nouns are plural and have no singular form. |