Mastering Plural Nouns: Unlock the Secrets of Spelling

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4

Mastering Plural Nouns: Unlock the Secrets of Spelling

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently apply the basic rules for spelling plural nouns.

What do you already know about forming plural nouns?

What is a Plural Noun?

Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

Rule 1: Most Nouns Add -s

The majority of nouns form their plural by adding -s to the singular form.

Rule 2: Nouns Ending in -s, -x, -z, -ch, or -sh Add -es

Nouns ending in -s, -x, -z, -ch, or -sh form their plural by adding -es to the singular form.

Rule 3: Nouns Ending in -y After a Consonant Change -y to -ies

Nouns ending in -y after a consonant change -y to -ies to form the plural.

Rule 4: Irregular Plurals

Some nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the typical spelling rules.

Interactive Activity: Plural Practice

Identify whether the following nouns form their plural by adding -s or following another rule:

Summary

In this lesson, we learned the basic rules for spelling plural nouns: adding -s, adding -es, changing -y to -ies, and irregular plurals.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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