Adding S or Es Singular Plural Worksheets - Free Printable

Singular & Plural Worksheet – Solution

This worksheet asks you to determine whether to add "s" or "es" to make the given words plural. Here's how we solve it:

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#### 🔹 Rule Reminder:
- Most nouns form plurals by adding "s".
- Nouns ending in -sh, -ch, -s, -x, -z, or -o (some) usually add "es".

Let’s go through each word:

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1. lion
→ Ends in "n" → Add "s"
✔ lions

2. finger
→ Ends in "r", but not a special case → Add "s"
✔ fingers

3. dish
→ Ends in "sh" → Add "es"
✔ dishes

4. crab
→ Ends in "b", not a special ending → Add "s"
✔ crabs

5. tiger
→ Ends in "r" → Add "s"
✔ tigers

6. box
→ Ends in "x" → Add "es"
✔ boxes

7. brush
→ Ends in "sh" → Add "es"
✔ brushes

8. wash
→ Ends in "sh" → Add "es"
✔ washes

9. truck
→ Ends in "k", not a special ending → Add "s"
✔ trucks

10. train
→ Ends in "n" → Add "s"
✔ trains

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✔ Final Answers:

| Word | "s" or "es" |
|--------|-------------|
| lion | s |
| finger | s |
| dish | es |
| crab | s |
| tiger | s |
| box | es |
| brush | es |
| wash | es |
| truck | s |
| train | s |

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📝 Explanation Summary:

- Words ending in -sh, -ch, -s, -x, -z → add "es"
- All others → add "s"

This helps students learn basic plural formation rules in English.

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