To find the plural forms, we follow the two rules given in the instructions:
1.
For words ending in a consonant + y: Change the
y to
i and add
-es.
* *Example:* baby → babies
2.
For words ending in f or fe: Change the
f or
fe to
v and add
-es.
* *Example:* leaf → leaves
Let's solve each word in the list step-by-step:
Row 1:
*
leaf: Ends in *f*. Change *f* to *v* and add *-es*. →
leaves
*
sky: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
skies
*
wolf: Ends in *f*. Change *f* to *v* and add *-es*. →
wolves
*
army: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
armies
Row 2:
*
half: Ends in *f*. Change *f* to *v* and add *-es*. →
halves
*
butterfly: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
butterflies
*
loaf: Ends in *f*. Change *f* to *v* and add *-es*. →
loaves
*
fairy: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
fairies
Row 3:
*
cherry: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
cherries
*
life: Ends in *fe*. Change *fe* to *v* and add *-es*. →
lives
*
daisy: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
daisies
*
baby: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
babies
Row 4:
*
candy: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
candies
*
bunny: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
bunnies
*
mommy: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
mommies
*
wife: Ends in *fe*. Change *fe* to *v* and add *-es*. →
wives
Row 5:
*
daddy: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
daddies
*
thief: Ends in *f*. Change *f* to *v* and add *-es*. →
thieves
*
spy: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
spies
*
supply: Ends in consonant + *y*. Change *y* to *i* and add *-es*. →
supplies
Final Answer:
leaves, skies, wolves, armies
halves, butterflies, loaves, fairies
cherries, lives, daisies, babies
candies, bunnies, mommies, wives
daddies, thieves, spies, supplies
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plural worksheet 2nd grade.
