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It usually is -ies, like take the word baby. Add just an -s and it is babes, a completely different word with a completely different meaning. But if you add -ies, it makes sense because then it is babies, which is the plural form. If you just added -s, it would be babys, and that works on some words, but not on ones that end with -y. Like color and bath, colors and baths. But baby and Elementary, instead of babys and elementaries, you would use babies and elementaries
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Do you add 'es to fox to make it singular possessive?
'es is not used to make the word fox into a singular possessive noun, rather you should add 's to fox to do so. If you add the suffix -es to fox, it would then make the word plural, and if you add a ' to the end of foxes, it would make the word possessive. fox = singular noun fox's = singular possessive noun foxes = plural noun foxes' = plural possessive noun
How do you make the word wash plural?
The plural form for the noun wash is washes; add an "es" to the end.
How do you make the plural form of a singular noun that ends in o?
For words that end in O, add either s or es.
When do you add a es to make the noun plural?
If a word ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change the 'y' into an 'i' then add 'es'. Example: Cry. Plural: Cries. If a word ends in an 's', 'sh', or 'ch' sound, you add 'es' to form the plural in order to be able to pronounce it. For example: Fox, foxes; branch, branches.
Which plural spelling rule should you follow to make the elf plural?
The rule for forming the plural of the noun 'elf' is to change the ending 'f' to a 'v' and add 'es'. The plural noun is elves.
What is the plural noun for kiss?
For words ending in consonants, either add s or es. In this case- es. The plural is kisses.
What are the four different endings that a noun has to have in order for you just to add es to make it plural?
It is "I","ss","x", and "y".
How do you know when to add es to a noun to make it plural?
Generally, you add "-es" to nouns ending in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z to make them plural. For other nouns, you typically just add "-s" to form the plural. However, there are some irregular plural forms in English that do not follow these rules and must be memorized.
What is plural noun of compass?
If it ends in an S add ES: Compasses.
How do you convert quiz into a plural noun?
To change quiz to plural, double the z and add es. The plural is quizzes.
When do you add an es to make a noun plural?
The plural ending -es is added to nouns that end with s, z, ch, sh, and x. For example:class -> classeswaltz -> waltzeswitch -> witchesdish -> dishesbox -> boxesBut don't forget, there are exceptions to every rule in grammar.
How do you you make the word yes a plural noun?
yesses. Yeses is also acceptable, though less commonly so.
