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<p>A plural noun indicates that there is more than one of that noun (while a singular noun indicates that there is just one of the noun). Most plural forms are created by simply adding an <em>-s</em> or –<em>es</em> to the end of the singular word. For example, there’s one <strong>dog</strong> (singular), but three <strong>dogs</strong> (plural). However, English has both regular and irregular plural nouns. Regular plurals follow this rule (and other similar rules), but irregular plurals are, well, not regular and don’t follow a “standard” rule.</p>
<p>Let’s start with regular plurals: <strong>regular plural nouns</strong> use established patterns to indicate there is more than one of a thing.</p>
<h2>Recognize nouns marked with plural form –<em>s.</em></h2>
<p>As was mentioned earlier, we add the plural suffix –<em>s</em> to most words:</p>
<ul>
<li>cat → cats</li>
<li>bear → bears</li>
<li>zebra → zebras</li>
</ul>
<p>However, after sounds <em>s</em>, <em>z</em>, <em>sh</em>, <em>ch</em>, and <em>j</em>, we add the plural suffix –<em>es</em>:</p>
<ul>
<li>class → classes</li>
<li>sash → sashes</li>
<li>fox → foxes</li>
</ul>
<p>Some words that end in <em>z</em> also double their ending consonant, like <em>quizzes</em>.</p>
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<h3>Example</h3>
<p>Do you know how to spell the plurals for the following words?</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>book</td>
<td> </td>
<td>peach</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>chair</td>
<td> </td>
<td>buzz</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>picture</td>
<td> </td>
<td>watch</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Answer</h3>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>book</td>
<td><em>books</em></td>
<td>peach</td>
<td><em>peaches</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>chair</td>
<td><em>chairs</em></td>
<td>buzz</td>
<td><em>buzzes</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>picture</td>
<td><em>pictures</em></td>
<td>watch</td>
<td><em>watches</em></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</div>
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<h2>After the letter <em>o</em>.</h2>
<p>We also add the plural suffix –<em>es</em> to most words that end in <em>o</em>:</p>
<ul>
<li>potato → potatoes</li>
<li>hero → heroes</li>
<li>mosquito → mosquitoes</li>
</ul>
<p>However, when the words have a foreign origin (e.g.,Latin, Greek, Spanish), we  just add the plural suffix –<em>s</em></p>
<ul>
<li>taco → tacos</li>
<li>avocado → avocados</li>
<li>maestro → maestros</li>
</ul>
<div class="ns-school-defn2"><strong>Note: </strong>While you won’t be expected to know which words have a foreign origin, being familiar with (or memorizing) some common words that use this plural can be really helpful. And remember, if you’re ever in doubt, the dictionary is there for you!</div>
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<h3>Example</h3>
<p>What are the correct plurals for the following words?</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>solo</td>
<td> </td>
<td>portfolio</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>veto</td>
<td> </td>
<td>memo</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>echo</td>
<td> </td>
<td>radio</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>avocado</td>
<td> </td>
<td>zero</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>studio</td>
<td> </td>
<td>potato</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Answer</h3>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>solo</td>
<td><em>solos</em></td>
<td>portfolio</td>
<td><em>portfolios</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>veto</td>
<td><em>vetoes</em></td>
<td>memo</td>
<td><em>memos</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>echo</td>
<td><em>echoes</em></td>
<td>radio</td>
<td><em>radios</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>avocado</td>
<td><em>avocados</em></td>
<td>zero</td>
<td><em>zeroes</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>studio</td>
<td><em>studios</em></td>
<td>potato</td>
<td><em>potatoes</em></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</div>
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<h2>After –<em>y</em> and –<em>f</em>, –<em>fe</em></h2>
<p>When a word ends in <em>y</em> and there is a consonant before <em>y</em>, we change the <em>y</em> to <em>i</em> and add –<em>es</em>.</p>
<ul>
<li>sky → skies</li>
<li>candy → candies</li>
<li>lady → ladies</li>
</ul>
<p>However, if the <em>y</em> follows another vowel, you simply add an –<em>s</em>.</p>
<ul>
<li>alloy → alloys</li>
<li>donkey → donkeys</li>
<li>day → days</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Example</h3>
<p>What are the correct plurals for the following words?</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>supply</td>
<td> </td>
<td>key</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>fly</td>
<td> </td>
<td>play</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ally</td>
<td> </td>
<td>boy</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Answer</h3>
<div>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>supply</td>
<td><em>supplies</em></td>
<td>key</td>
<td><em>keys</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>flies</td>
<td><em>fries</em></td>
<td>play</td>
<td><em>plays</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ally</td>
<td><em>allies</em></td>
<td>boy</td>
<td><em>boys</em></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
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<p>When a word ends in –<em>f</em> or –<em>fe</em>, we change the <em>f</em> to <em>v</em> and add –<em>es</em>.</p>
<ul>
<li>leaf → leaves</li>
<li>life → lives</li>
<li>calf → calves</li>
</ul>
<p>However, if there are two terminal <em>f</em>s or if you still pronounce the <em>f</em> in the plural, then<em> </em>you simply add an –<em>s</em>:</p>
<ul>
<li>cliff → cliffs</li>
<li>chief → chiefs</li>
<li>reef → reefs</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Example</h3>
<p>What are the correct plurals for the following words?</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>wolf</td>
<td> </td>
<td>self</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>sheaf</td>
<td> </td>
<td>roof</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>knife</td>
<td> </td>
<td>thief</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<div>
<h3>Answer</h3>
<div>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
<th>Singular</th>
<th>Plural</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>wolf</td>
<td><em>wolves</em></td>
<td>self</td>
<td><em>selves</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>sheaf</td>
<td><em>sheaves</em></td>
<td>roof</td>
<td><em>roofs</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>knife</td>
<td><em>knives</em></td>
<td>thief</td>
<td><em>thieves</em></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</div>
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