Plurals
In English grammar, a plural is a form of a word that refers to more than one person or thing. Most nouns form their plurals by adding -s or -es to the singular form. However, there are some irregular nouns that form their plurals in different ways.
Forming Regular Plurals
For most nouns, you can form the plural by simply adding -s to the singular form:
- Singular: cat
- Plural: cats
If the singular noun ends in -s, -x, -z, -ch, or -sh, you add -es to form the plural:
- Singular: box
- Plural: boxes
- Singular: beach
- Plural: beaches
Irregular Plurals
Some nouns have irregular plural forms and do not follow the typical pattern. For example:
- Singular: child
- Plural: children
- Singular: tooth
- Plural: teeth
Study Guide
Here are some tips for forming plurals:
- Most nouns add -s to form the plural.
- Nouns ending in -s, -x, -z, -ch, or -sh add -es to form the plural.
- Some nouns have irregular plural forms and do not follow the typical pattern.
Remember to use the correct plural form when speaking and writing in English!
[Plurals] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:
.◂English Language Arts Worksheets and Study Guides Third Grade. Plurals
The resources above cover the following skills:
Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.3.1]
Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns. [L.3.1b]