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Nouns that end with 'f' or 'fe' are made plural by dropping the 'f' or the 'fe' and adding 'ves'. The plural for sheaf is sheaves.
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If word ends with th do you add s or es?
It depends on the word. Most words ending in "th" simply add an "s" to form the plural (e.g., "mouths"), while a few words add "es" (e.g., "baths"). It's best to consult a dictionary if you are unsure about a specific word.
What are the five rules to use when converting from singular to plural?
Add -s to most nouns. Add -es to nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh. Change -y to -i and add -es for nouns ending in consonant + y. Change f or fe to v and add -es. Memorize irregular plural forms like children, mice, and teeth.
If a word ends in s and you want to make it plural what do you do?
If a word ends in "s" and you want to make it plural, you typically add "es" to the end of the word. For example, "class" becomes "classes" in plural form.
When use of s and es?
Add "s" to the end of a verb (e.g. run -> runs) for third person singular subjects (he, she, it). Add "es" to the end of verbs that end in s, sh, ch, x, or o (e.g. pass -> passes, watch -> watches).
What is the plural forms of es?
Words ending with s, x, ch, sh, and z add 'es' to the end of the word to form the plural. Examples:class, classesbox, boxesmatch, matcheswish, wisheswaltz, waltzes
If word ends with th do you add s or es?
It depends on the word. Most words ending in "th" simply add an "s" to form the plural (e.g., "mouths"), while a few words add "es" (e.g., "baths"). It's best to consult a dictionary if you are unsure about a specific word.
Can you Add s or es to princess?
To form the plural of words ending in 's', you add '-es'. Princess, princesses.
Do you add es or s to harvest?
s
How do you add s or es to required?
just delete the d and add s
Do you add -s or -es to composer?
-s for composers.
Do you add a s or an es at the end of hero?
You end it with an es. "Heroes".
Can an s be add to a word that finish with s?
No, you add -es instead of -s Example: bosses
Do you add es or s to back?
You just add s to back, to make backs.
Do you add -s or -es to bronco?
Yes
Do you add -S or -ES to ostrich?
es 1 ostrich, 2 ostriches
How so you spell the plural of a surname ending in s or tch?
Most times, you add -es. You leave the last s on the name and add the -es.
Do you add -s or -es to desk?
The plural of desk is desks. Therefore, you add an -s. The word endings that require -es for their plural form are s, z, ch, sh, and x.
