Let's solve the
Plurals Worksheet by converting each singular noun into its correct plural form. Here’s a step-by-step explanation for each:
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1. dog → dogs
- Most nouns form plurals by adding
-s.
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dog + s = dogs
✔ Answer: dogs
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2. brush → brushes
- Nouns ending in
-sh,
-ch,
-s,
-x, or
-z usually add
-es.
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brush ends in
-sh, so we add
-es.
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brush + es = brushes
✔ Answer: brushes
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3. child → children
- This is an
irregular plural.
- The plural of *child* is not *childs*, but
children.
✔ Answer: children
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4. key → keys
- Regular plural: add
-s.
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key + s = keys
✔ Answer: keys
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5. truck → trucks
- Ends in
-k, so we add
-s.
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truck + s = trucks
✔ Answer: trucks
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6. fox → foxes
- Nouns ending in
-x usually add
-es.
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fox + es = foxes
✔ Answer: foxes
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7. man → men
- Another
irregular plural.
- The plural of *man* is
men.
✔ Answer: men
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8. note → notes
- Regular plural: add
-s.
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note + s = notes
✔ Answer: notes
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9. bus → buses
- Ends in
-s, so add
-es.
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bus + es = buses
✔ Answer: buses
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10. box → boxes
- Ends in
-x, so add
-es.
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box + es = boxes
✔ Answer: boxes
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✔ Final Answer Table:
| S.no | Singular | Plural |
|------|----------|------------|
| 1 | dog | dogs |
| 2 | brush | brushes |
| 3 | child | children |
| 4 | key | keys |
| 5 | truck | trucks |
| 6 | fox | foxes |
| 7 | man | men |
| 8 | note | notes |
| 9 | bus | buses |
| 10 | box | boxes |
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🔍 Summary of Rules Used:
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Regular plurals: Add
-s (e.g., dog → dogs)
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Nouns ending in -sh, -ch, -s, -x, -z: Add
-es (e.g., brush → brushes, box → boxes)
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Irregular plurals: Must be memorized (e.g., child → children, man → men)
This worksheet helps practice both regular and irregular plural forms in English.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of english worksheet 2nd grade.
