Problem Overview:
The task is to write the plural forms of the given singular nouns. The worksheet provides a hint: for nouns ending in
s, x, z, ch, or sh, add
-es at the end. For most other nouns, simply add
-s.
Solution:
#### Step-by-Step Explanation:
1.
Identify the rule:
- Most nouns form their plural by adding
-s.
- Nouns ending in
s, x, z, ch, or sh form their plural by adding
-es.
2.
Apply the rule to each noun:
- Check if the noun ends in
s, x, z, ch, or sh.
- If it does, add
-es.
- Otherwise, add
-s.
3.
Solve each word:
-
1. block: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
blocks
-
2. pot: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
pots
-
3. pan: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
pans
-
4. plate: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
plates
-
5. dish: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
dishes
-
6. spoon: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
spoons
-
7. fork: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
forks
-
8. box: Ends in
x → Add
-es →
boxes
-
9. sandwich: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
sandwiches
-
10. apple: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
apples
-
11. orange: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
oranges
-
12. chair: Ends in
ch → Add
-es →
chairs
-
13. table: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
tables
-
14. truck: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
trucks
-
15. car: Does not end in
s, x, z, ch, or sh → Add
-s →
cars
Final Answer:
```
1. blocks
2. pots
3. pans
4. plates
5. dishes
6. spoons
7. forks
8. boxes
9. sandwiches
10. apples
11. oranges
12. chairs
13. tables
14. trucks
15. cars
```
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{blocks} & 9. \text{sandwiches} \\
2. \text{pots} & 10. \text{apples} \\
3. \text{pans} & 11. \text{oranges} \\
4. \text{plates} & 12. \text{chairs} \\
5. \text{dishes} & 13. \text{tables} \\
6. \text{spoons} & 14. \text{trucks} \\
7. \text{forks} & 15. \text{cars} \\
8. \text{boxes} &
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of singular and plural nouns worksheet.
