Add -s or -esFor many nouns, they can be made plural by adding
-s or
-es to the end of the word.
If a singular noun ends with "-s," "-ss," "-sh," "-ch," "-x," or "-z," add
-es to the end to make it plural. If a singular noun ends in any other letter, just add
-s to the end.
computer — computers
cookie — cookies
dress — dresses
wristwatch — wristwatches
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Spelling Changes
Some singular nouns have their spellings changed when they become plural. There are a few different rules for these changes.
- For singular nouns that end in f or fe, change the f to a v before adding -es to make it plural.
knife — knives half — halves
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- For singular nouns that end with a consonant + y, change the y to an i before adding -es to make it plural.
family — families
puppy — puppies
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Irregular Plurals
Some nouns are
irregular and don't follow the normal rules for making a singular noun plural. For these nouns, it's best to memorize the spelling of the plural form.
child — children
man — men
woman — women
mouse — mice
tooth — teeth
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