To find the plural form of each noun, we follow these simple rules:
1.
Most nouns: Add
-s.
2.
Nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh: Add
-es.
3.
Nouns ending in a consonant + y: Change the
y to
i and add
-es.
Let’s go through each one:
1)
cat → ends in t → add -s →
cats
2)
bird → ends in d → add -s →
birds
3)
dog → ends in g → add -s →
dogs
4)
bunny → ends in ny (consonant + y) → change y to i, add -es →
bunnies
5)
hamster → ends in r → add -s →
hamsters
6)
pig → ends in g → add -s →
pigs
7)
fox → ends in x → add -es →
foxes
8)
chicken → ends in n → add -s →
chickens
9)
horse → ends in e → add -s →
horses
10)
pony → ends in ny (consonant + y) → change y to i, add -es →
ponies
Final Answer:
1) cats
2) birds
3) dogs
4) bunnies
5) hamsters
6) pigs
7) foxes
8) chickens
9) horses
10) ponies
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of singular and plural worksheet for grade 1.