Task: Write the plural form of each noun.
The task requires converting singular nouns into their plural forms. In English, most regular plural nouns are formed by adding
-s or
-es to the singular form. Here's how to approach each word:
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Rules for Forming Plural Nouns:
1.
Add -s to most singular nouns:
- Example: cat → cats
2.
Add -es to nouns ending in
s, sh, ch, x, z:
- Example: box → boxes
3.
Change -y to -ies if the noun ends in a consonant + y:
- Example: baby → babies
4.
No change for some irregular nouns (not applicable here since this is a regular plural exercise).
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Solution:
1.
teacher
- Singular: teacher
- Plural: teachers
2.
dog
- Singular: dog
- Plural: dogs
3.
cake
- Singular: cake
- Plural: cakes
4.
crayon
- Singular: crayon
- Plural: crayons
5.
cat
- Singular: cat
- Plural: cats
6.
ship
- Singular: ship
- Plural: ships
7.
couch
- Singular: couch
- Plural: couches
8.
glass
- Singular: glass
- Plural: glasses
9.
quiz
- Singular: quiz
- Plural: quizzes
10.
witch
- Singular: witch
- Plural: witches
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Final Answer:
1.
teachers
2.
dogs
3.
cakes
4.
crayons
5.
cats
6.
ships
7.
couches
8.
glasses
9.
quizzes
10.
witches
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Explanation:
- For most words, simply add
-s (e.g., teacher → teachers, dog → dogs).
- For words ending in
s, sh, ch, x, z, add
-es (e.g., couch → couches, quiz → quizzes).
- For words ending in
y preceded by a consonant, change
-y to
-ies (e.g., quiz → quizzes).
- Words like "glass" follow specific rules where the plural form is
glasses.
This completes the task!
Final Answer Boxed:
$$
\boxed{\text{teachers, dogs, cakes, crayons, cats, ships, couches, glasses, quizzes, witches}}
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plural nouns worksheet 2nd grade.