Problem Explanation:
The task requires converting each given singular noun into its plural form by adding either
"s" or
"es". This is a fundamental rule in English grammar for forming plurals of most nouns.
Solution:
We will go through each noun and determine whether to add
"s" or
"es" based on the following general rules:
1. Most nouns form their plural by adding
"s".
2. Nouns ending in
"s, sh, ch, x, z" form their plural by adding
"es".
Let's solve each one step by step:
---
#### 1.
peach
- Rule: Add
"s" because it does not end in
"s, sh, ch, x, z".
- Plural:
peaches
#### 2.
camera
- Rule: Add
"s" because it does not end in
"s, sh, ch, x, z".
- Plural:
cameras
#### 3.
lens
- Rule: Add
"es" because it ends in
"s".
- Plural:
lenses
#### 4.
dress
- Rule: Add
"s" because it does not end in
"s, sh, ch, x, z".
- Plural:
dresses
#### 5.
bench
- Rule: Add
"s" because it does not end in
"s, sh, ch, x, z".
- Plural:
benches
#### 6.
dog
- Rule: Add
"s" because it does not end in
"s, sh, ch, x, z".
- Plural:
dogs
#### 7.
quiz
- Rule: Add
"es" because it ends in
"z".
- Plural:
quizzes
#### 8.
frame
- Rule: Add
"s" because it does not end in
"s, sh, ch, x, z".
- Plural:
frames
#### 9.
clash
- Rule: Add
"es" because it ends in
"sh".
- Plural:
clashes
#### 10.
ostrich
- Rule: Add
"es" because it ends in
"ch".
- Plural:
ostriches
---
Final Answers:
1.
peaches
2.
cameras
3.
lenses
4.
dresses
5.
benches
6.
dogs
7.
quizzes
8.
frames
9.
clashes
10.
ostriches
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ peaches} \\
2. & \text{ cameras} \\
3. & \text{ lenses} \\
4. & \text{ dresses} \\
5. & \text{ benches} \\
6. & \text{ dogs} \\
7. & \text{ quizzes} \\
8. & \text{ frames} \\
9. & \text{ clashes} \\
10. & \text{ ostriches}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plural worksheet 2nd grade.
