This worksheet is a grammar exercise focused on making singular nouns plural. The task involves converting the singular form of each noun into its plural form. Below is the solution with explanations for each item:
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1. Cup
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Singular: cup
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Plural: cups
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Explanation: Most nouns in English form their plural by adding
-s to the end of the word.
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2. Glass
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Singular: glass
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Plural: glasses
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Explanation: Some nouns, like "glass," change their spelling when made plural. Here, we add
-es instead of just
-s.
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3. Orange
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Singular: orange
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Plural: oranges
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Explanation: Similar to "cup," this noun forms its plural by adding
-es because it ends in an "e."
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4. Potato
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Singular: potato
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Plural: potatoes
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Explanation: Nouns ending in
-o often form their plural by adding
-es, especially if they have a vowel before the "o." However, some words like "tomato" and "potato" follow this rule.
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5. Cookie
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Singular: cookie
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Plural: cookies
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Explanation: This noun follows the standard rule of adding
-s to form the plural.
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6. Horse
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Singular: horse
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Plural: horses
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Explanation: Again, this noun follows the standard rule of adding
-s to form the plural.
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Final Answer:
1.
cups
2.
glasses
3.
oranges
4.
potatoes
5.
cookies
6.
horses
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Completed Worksheet:
```
MAKE IT PLURAL
1. cup → cups
2. glass → glasses
3. orange → oranges
4. potato → potatoes
5. cookie → cookies
6. horse → horses
```
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{cups, glasses, oranges, potatoes, cookies, horses}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of singular and plural worksheet for kindergarten.