Form regular plurals with -s and -es

key notes :

Forming Regular Plurals with -s and -es

Basic Rule for Adding -s:

• When to use: Add -s to most nouns to make them plural.
• Examples:
  • cat → cats
  • dog → dogs
  • book → books

Adding -es for Nouns Ending in -s, -x, -z, -sh, and -ch:

• When to use: Add -es to nouns ending in -s, -x, -z, -sh, and -ch.
• Examples:
  • bus → buses
  • box → boxes
  • buzz → buzzes
  • dish → dishes
  • church → churches

Nouns Ending in -y:

• When to use: For nouns ending in a consonant + -y, change -y to -ies to form the plural.
• Examples:
  • baby → babies
  • city → cities
• Note: If a noun ends in a vowel + -y, just add -s.
• Examples:
  • toy → toys
  • boy → boys

Regular Plural Forms:

• Singular to Plural: Understanding that regular plurals are straightforward and follow these rules consistently.
• Practice: Use visuals and examples to help students grasp these rules.

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