Let’s go through each picture and choose the correct plural form based on the rules shown.
We’ll match each image to its correct plural word, using either regular or irregular plural rules.
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Row 1:
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Leaves → “leaf” ends in ‘f’, so Rule 5: f/fe → ves → *leaves*
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2.
Books → “book” + s → *books* (Rule 1)
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3.
Dresses → “dress” ends in ‘ss’ → add ‘es’ → *dresses* (Rule 2)
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4.
Buses → “bus” ends in ‘s’ → add ‘es’ → *buses* (Rule 2)
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5.
Potatoes → “potato” ends in ‘o’ → usually add ‘es’ → *potatoes* (Rule 2)
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*(Note: Some words ending in ‘o’ take just ‘s’, like “photos”, but “potato” is one that takes ‘es’.)*
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Row 2:
6.
Bows → “bow” ends in vowel + y → add ‘s’ → *bows* (Rule 3 exception)
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7.
Men → “man” → irregular → *men*
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8.
Cats → “cat” + s → *cats* (Rule 1) — wait! The image shows a cat sleeping with kittens? Actually, it looks like one adult cat and two kittens — but the question is about pluralizing the noun shown. If it’s “cat”, then “cats”. But if it’s showing multiple cats, still “cats”. However, looking again — maybe it’s “kittens”? No, the main subject is likely “cat” → plural = *cats*. But let’s check: actually, the image has one big cat and two small ones — so total 3 cats → *cats*.
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*(Wait — correction: The image might be meant to show “cat” as singular, but we’re choosing plural forms for what’s depicted. Since there are multiple animals, it’s “cats”.)*
BUT — hold on! Looking at the image again: It’s an orange cat lying down with two smaller orange cats beside it — so 3 cats → plural = *cats*.
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Peaches → “peach” ends in ‘ch’ → add ‘es’ → *peaches* (Rule 2)
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10.
Feet → “foot” → irregular → *feet*
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Row 3:
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People → “person” → irregular → *people*
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12.
Deer → “deer” → same in singular and plural → *deer*
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*(Image shows 4 deer — so plural is still “deer”)*
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Children → “child” → irregular → *children*
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14.
Watches → “watch” ends in ‘ch’ → add ‘es’ → *watches* (Rule 2)
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Mice → “mouse” → irregular → *mice*
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Row 4:
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Shelves → “shelf” ends in ‘f’ → change to ‘ves’ → *shelves* (Rule 5)
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Fish → “fish” → can be same in plural → *fish*
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*(Image shows 2 fish — so “fish” is correct plural)*
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Butterflies → “butterfly” → consonant + y → change to ‘ies’ → *butterflies* (Rule 3)
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19.
Keys → “key” → vowel + y → add ‘s’ → *keys* (Rule 3 exception)
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20.
Gloves → “glove” ends in ‘e’, not ‘f’ or ‘fe’ → so just add ‘s’ → *gloves*
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*(Wait — “glove” doesn’t end in f/fe, so Rule 1 applies: glove + s = gloves. Correct.)*
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✔ All answers checked against rules.
Final Answer:
leaves, books, dresses, buses, potatoes, bows, men, cats, peaches, feet, people, deer, children, watches, mice, shelves, fish, butterflies, keys, gloves
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of irregular plurals worksheet.
