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PLURAL RULES When something is plural, that means there are more than one of that noun (object/thing) Rule #1 The plural of nouns is usually formed by adding - s to a singular noun. cat cats flower flowers Rule #2 Nouns ending in s, z, x, sh, and ch form the plural by adding - es. box boxes church churches Special Note: If you add - s to such nouns as fox, bush, and bench, you will find that you cannot pronounce them without making an additional syllable. This is why such nouns form the plural by adding - es. Rule #3 Nouns ending in – ‘consonant + y’ is formed into a plural by changing - y to ies. lady ladies city cities Rule #4 Nouns ending in ‘vowel + y’ form their plurals by adding - s. boy boys day days Rule #5 Most nouns ending in ‘consonant + o’ is formed into a plural by adding es. hero heroes tomato tomatoes Special Note: Most nouns ending in ‘vowel + o’ is formed into a plural by adding - s. studio studios portfolio portfolios Rule #6 Some nouns ending in f or fe are made plural by changing f or fe to - ves. leaf leaves wife wives IRREGULAR PLURALS man foot mouse woman tooth louse child ox goose - men feet mice women teeth lice children oxen geese Some nouns have no singular version. E.g. • • • • • • • scissors oats trousers cattle shears measles tweezers Some nouns are always singular. E.g. • gold • wheat • cotton
