A singular noun names one person, place, thing or idea. A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

PLURAL NOUNS Most nouns in English are made into plural nouns by adding an s to the singular form, however, …………….

If the noun ends with an s, ch, sh, x, or z, an es is added to make the noun plural. Make the following nouns plural: boxloss dishquiz churchhouse boxes losses dishes quizzes churcheshouses

Add s to nouns ending in a vowel and y. key toy monkey keys toys monkeys

Change y to an i and add es to nouns ending in a consonant and y. sky hobby penny skies hobbies pennies

What about nouns that end in a vowel? Add an s to musical terms ending in o. Add an s to nouns ending in a vowel and o. radio - radioszoo - zoos cello - cellos solo - solos

Nouns ending in a consonant and o should be learned. echoechoes potatopotatoes tomatotomatoes zerozeros, zeroes heroheroes If you ’ re not sure, check the dictionary.

Some nouns have special plural forms. For example………….

Add s to many nouns ending in f, fe, or ff. roof - roofscliff - cliffs But, some nouns drop the f or fe and add ves. calf – calveslife - lives Some nouns have irregular plural forms! child - childrenox - oxen

Some nouns have identical singular and plural forms. deer - deerscissors - scissors For compound words, the most important word is usually made plural. son-in-law / sons-in-lawboard of health/boards of health Add an ’s to form the plural of letters or numbers used as a noun. A – A ’ s 100 – 100 ’ s