Plurals



The plurals of most nouns are formed by adding "s" Ex. shoe shoes

The plurals of nouns ending in sh, ch, x, s, and z are made by adding es to the singular Ex. bunch bunches, buzz buzzes

The plurals of most words ending in "o" are formed by adding "s' on the end Ex. patio Patios, rodeo rodeos The plural of most nouns ending in "o" (with a constanant letter just before the "o") are formed by adding "es" on the end Ex. echo echoes, hero heroes EXCEPT Musical terms and words of Spanish origin always form plurals by adding "s"; consult a dictionary for another word of this type Ex. piano pianos, solo solos, taco tacos, burrito burritos

The plurals of nouns that end eith "ful" are formed by adding an "s" at the end of the word Ex. two cupfuls, five platefuls

The plurals of nouns that end in "f" or "fe" are formedin one of two ways 1.If the final "f" is still heard in the word, simply add the "s" Ex.chief cheif, fife fifes 2.If the final "f" has the sound of a "v" in the plural form, change the "f" to "v" and add "es" on the end Ex.calf calves, loaf loaves

The plurals of common nouns which end in "y"(with a constanant letter just before the y) are formed by changing the "y" to "i" and adding "es" on the end. Ex.sky skies, bunny bunnies

The plurals of nouns which end in "y" (with a vowel before the y) are formed by adding only "s' on the end. Ex.monkey monkeys, donkey donkeys

The plurals of compound nouns are usually formed by adding "s" or "es" to the important word in the compound. Ex.sisters-in-law, maids of honor, secretaries of state

Some nouns form a plural by taking on an irregular spelling Ex.child children, goose geese