Explanation:
We need to find the correct plural form for each noun shown in the worksheet. Let’s go through each row one by one.
1.
Branches
- Singular: branch
- Plural rule: add *-es* when a word ends in *ch*, *sh*, *x*, *s*, or *z*.
- So: branch → branches
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- The other options are “branchs” (wrong spelling) and “branchies” (not a real word).
→ Correct:
branches
2.
Children
- Singular: child
- This is an irregular plural. Child → children (not *childs* or *childs*).
→ Correct:
children
3.
Men
- Singular: man
- Irregular plural: man → men (not *mans* or *man*).
→ Correct:
men
4.
Wolves
- Singular: wolf
- Rule: words ending in *f* often change *f* to *v* and add *-es*.
- wolf → wolves (not *wolfs* or *wolffs*).
→ Correct:
wolves
5.
Potatoes
- Singular: potato
- Rule: words ending in *o* that are stressed on the last syllable usually add *-es*.
- potato → potatoes (not *potatos* or *potato*).
→ Correct:
potatoes
6.
Grapes
- Singular: grape
- Regular plural: just add *-s*.
- grape → grapes (not *grapies* or *grape*).
→ Correct:
grapes
7.
Sheep
- Singular: sheep
- Irregular: same spelling for singular and plural.
- So: sheep → sheep (not *sheeps* or *sheapes*).
→ Correct:
sheep
8.
Boxes
- Singular: box
- Ends in *x* → add *-es*.
- box → boxes (not *boxs* or *box*).
→ Correct:
boxes
Now, let’s list all the correct choices in order as they appear in the worksheet:
- branches
- children
- men
- wolves
- potatoes
- grapes
- sheep
- boxes
Final Answer:
branches, children, men, wolves, potatoes, grapes, sheep, boxes
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable worksheets nouns singular and plural.
