Task: Write the plural form of the singular word given below.
Here is the solution with explanations for each word:
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1) lamp
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Singular: lamp
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Plural: lamps
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Explanation: Most nouns form their plural by adding
-s to the singular form.
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2) teacher
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Singular: teacher
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Plural: teachers
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Explanation: Nouns ending in a consonant followed by
-er also add
-s to form the plural.
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3) plant
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Singular: plant
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Plural: plants
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Explanation: Similar to "lamp," this noun forms its plural by adding
-s.
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4) table
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Singular: table
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Plural: tables
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Explanation: Again, adding
-s to the singular form.
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5) phone
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Singular: phone
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Plural: phones
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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6) tooth
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Singular: tooth
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Plural: teeth
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Explanation: This is an irregular noun. The plural form changes from
-th to
-eeth.
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7) spoon
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Singular: spoon
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Plural: spoons
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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8) shoe
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Singular: shoe
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Plural: shoes
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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9) cow
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Singular: cow
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Plural: cows
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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10) book
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Singular: book
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Plural: books
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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11) car
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Singular: car
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Plural: cars
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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12) friend
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Singular: friend
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Plural: friends
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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13) hat
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Singular: hat
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Plural: hats
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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14) park
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Singular: park
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Plural: parks
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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15) toy
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Singular: toy
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Plural: toys
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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16) zebra
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Singular: zebra
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Plural: zebras
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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17) rock
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Singular: rock
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Plural: rocks
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Explanation: Adding
-s to the singular form.
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Final Answer:
```
1) lamps
2) teachers
3) plants
4) tables
5) phones
6) teeth
7) spoons
8) shoes
9) cows
10) books
11) cars
12) friends
13) hats
14) parks
15) toys
16) zebras
17) rocks
```
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1) \text{lamps} & 2) \text{teachers} \\
3) \text{plants} & 4) \text{tables} \\
5) \text{phones} & 6) \text{teeth} \\
7) \text{spoons} & 8) \text{shoes} \\
9) \text{cows} & 10) \text{books} \\
11) \text{cars} & 12) \text{friends} \\
13) \text{hats} & 14) \text{parks} \\
15) \text{toys} & 16) \text{zebras} \\
17) \text{rocks} &
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of singular and plural nouns worksheet for 3rd grade.