Plurals indicate more than one of a noun.
Rules:
Add "-s" to most nouns: "book → books."
Add "-es" to nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh: "box → boxes."
Change "y" to "i" and add "-es" if preceded by a consonant: "baby → babies."
Irregular plurals: "man → men," "child → children."
Write the plural form of these nouns:
Apple → _____
Answer: Apples
Step-by-Step:
Identify the noun "apple."
Add "-s" as it is a regular plural.
Box → _____
Answer: Boxes
Step-by-Step:
Identify the noun "box," ending in "x."
Add "-es" as per the rule.
Baby → _____
Answer: Babies
Step-by-Step:
Identify the noun "baby," ending in "y" after a consonant.
Change "y" to "i" and add "-es."
Child → _____
Answer: Children
Step-by-Step:
Recognize "child" as an irregular noun.
Use its irregular plural form "children."
Correct the mistakes in these plural forms:
Sheeps → _____
Answer: Sheep
Step-by-Step:
Recognize "sheep" as an irregular noun.
Note that its singular and plural forms are the same.
Mouses → _____
Answer: Mice
Step-by-Step:
Recognize "mouse" as an irregular noun.
Use its irregular plural form "mice."