Task: Solve the problem and explain the solution for the worksheet on Irregular Plural Nouns.
#### Explanation:
The task involves identifying the correct plural form of irregular nouns. Irregular nouns do not follow the standard rule of adding "-s" or "-es" to form plurals. Instead, they have unique plural forms that must be memorized. Below is the solution with explanations for each question.
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Solution:
1.
Do you have freckles on one foot, or on both of your ______?
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Correct Answer: B. Feet
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Explanation: The plural of "foot" is "feet." This is an irregular plural noun.
2.
One man is wearing blue, and two ______ are wearing green.
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Correct Answer: A. Men
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Explanation: The plural of "man" is "men." This is an irregular plural noun.
3.
Some ______ are really sharp, so you have to be careful when using them.
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Correct Answer: C. Knives
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Explanation: The plural of "knife" is "knives." This is an irregular plural noun.
4.
There are lots of ______ at the library today.
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Correct Answer: B. Women
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Explanation: The plural of "woman" is "women." This is an irregular plural noun.
5.
Santa Claus has hundreds of ______ working for him.
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Correct Answer: A. Elves
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Explanation: The plural of "elf" is "elves." This is an irregular plural noun.
6.
How many ______ are there in your family?
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Correct Answer: C. Children
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Explanation: The plural of "child" is "children." This is an irregular plural noun.
7.
I saw a flock of white ______ at the lake yesterday.
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Correct Answer: B. Geese
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Explanation: The plural of "goose" is "geese." This is an irregular plural noun.
8.
Look at all of the ______ waiting in line for the movie!
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Correct Answer: C. People
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Explanation: The word "people" is already plural (it does not change from singular to plural). It is an irregular plural noun.
9.
I hope we don’t run into a pack of ______ on our camping trip.
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Correct Answer: A. Wolves
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Explanation: The plural of "wolf" is "wolves." This is an irregular plural noun.
10.
How many ______ of bread did your mom bake?
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Correct Answer: D. Loaves
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Explanation: The plural of "loaf" is "loaves." This is an irregular plural noun.
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Final Answers:
1. B. Feet
2. A. Men
3. C. Knives
4. B. Women
5. A. Elves
6. C. Children
7. B. Geese
8. C. People
9. A. Wolves
10. D. Loaves
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{B, A, C, B, A, C, B, C, A, D}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of irregular plural nouns worksheet 4th grade.
