Whats the plural? s, es, ies,ves worksheet - Free Printable

The task is to write the plural form of each word listed. Some words follow regular plural noun rules (adding -s, -es, -ies, or -ves), while others are irregular and do not follow these patterns. Below is the solution with explanations:

Solution:

1. loaf → loaves
- Irregular plural: The "f" changes to "v" and adds "-es."

2. wrench → wrenches
- Regular plural: Add "-es" because the word ends in "ch."

3. self → selves
- Irregular plural: The ending changes from "-self" to "-selves."

4. radish → radishes
- Regular plural: Add "-es" because the word ends in "sh."

5. scarf → scarves
- Irregular plural: The ending changes from "-f" to "-ves."

6. boy → boys
- Regular plural: Add "-s."

7. step → steps
- Regular plural: Add "-s."

8. tax → taxes
- Regular plural: Add "-es" because the word ends in "x."

9. cherry → cherries
- Regular plural: Add "-ies" because the word ends in a consonant + "y."

10. kiss → kisses
- Regular plural: Add "-es" because the word ends in "s."

11. family → families
- Regular plural: Add "-ies" because the word ends in "y" preceded by a consonant.

12. fox → foxes
- Regular plural: Add "-es" because the word ends in "x."

13. hoof → hooves
- Irregular plural: The ending changes from "-oo" to "-oves."

14. sketch → sketches
- Regular plural: Add "-es" because the word ends in "ch."

15. baby → babies
- Regular plural: Add "-ies" because the word ends in "y" preceded by a consonant.

Final Answer:

| Word | Plural Form |
|-----------|-------------|
| 1. loaf | loaves |
| 2. wrench | wrenches |
| 3. self | selves |
| 4. radish | radishes |
| 5. scarf | scarves |
| 6. boy | boys |
| 7. step | steps |
| 8. tax | taxes |
| 9. cherry | cherries |
| 10. kiss | kisses |
| 11. family| families |
| 12. fox | foxes |
| 13. hoof | hooves |
| 14. sketch| sketches |
| 15. baby | babies |

Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{loaf} & \text{loaves} \\
2. \text{wrench} & \text{wrenches} \\
3. \text{self} & \text{selves} \\
4. \text{radish} & \text{radishes} \\
5. \text{scarf} & \text{scarves} \\
6. \text{boy} & \text{boys} \\
7. \text{step} & \text{steps} \\
8. \text{tax} & \text{taxes} \\
9. \text{cherry} & \text{cherries} \\
10. \text{kiss} & \text{kisses} \\
11. \text{family} & \text{families} \\
12. \text{fox} & \text{foxes} \\
13. \text{hoof} & \text{hooves} \\
14. \text{sketch} & \text{sketches} \\
15. \text{baby} & \text{babies} \\
\end{array}
}
\]