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The plural for words ending in s, z, ch, sh, and x are formed by adding 'es'. Examples:
- glass, glasses
- waltz, waltzes
- watch, watches
- dish, dishes
- box, boxes
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoNouns ending in ch, sh, s, x, and z are made plural by adding -es. Examples:
- match; matches
- dish; dishes
- dress; dresses
- box; boxes
- waltz; waltzes
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoNouns ending in ch, sh, s, x or z require an es added for the plural.
Examples:
watch - watches
lash - lashes
princess - princesses
wax - waxes
blintz - blintzes
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∙ 11y agoFor nouns that end in -y preceded by a consonant, drop the -y and add -ies. Examples:
baby, babies
daisy, daisies
fly, flies
lady, ladies
party, parties
pony, ponies
spy, spies
story, stories
For nouns that end is -y preceded by a vowel, just add -s. Examples:
alley, alleys
boy, boys
day, days
key, keys
way, ways
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∙ 15y agoYou add 'es' when words end in the following letters: * 'h' - as in bushes, catches, churches * 's' or 'ss' - as in bosses and buses * 'z' or 'zz' - as in fizzes * 'x' - as in boxes * sometimes 'e' - as in potatoes and mangoes but not radios or videos
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∙ 14y agoThe ending 'es' is added to words that finish in the following consonant blends: s, ss, ch, sh, z, zz, x Some words ending in o need an 'es' rather than 's'.
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∙ 15y agoYou should add an es when the word ends in: * "h", as in crashes, churches, matches, etc. * "s" or "ss", as in buses, losses * "z" or "zz" as in fizzes * "x" as in foxes, boxes
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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
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.
How do you you make the word yes a plural noun?
yesses. Yeses is also acceptable, though less commonly so.
Which word is a plural noun crayon or crayons?
The noun crayons is the plural form.The noun crayon is the singular form.The noun crayon is a regular plural, which means that you add 's' or 'es' to the end of the word to form its plural.
How do you say it in plural?
To make the plural of speech, add "es". Speeches.
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?
To make the word "wash" plural, you simply add an "es" to the end, making it "washes."
Which plural spelling rule should you follow to make the elf plural?
To make "elf" plural, follow the spelling rule of replacing the final "f" with "v" and adding "es" to make it "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".
What is plural noun of compass?
If it ends in an S add ES: Compasses.
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.
How do you convert quiz into a plural noun?
To change quiz to plural, double the z and add es. The plural is quizzes.
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.
How do you make words ending in is plural?
To make words ending in "is" plural, change "is" to "es" at the end of the word. For example, "analysis" becomes "analyses," and "thesis" becomes "theses."
How do you you make the word yes a plural noun?
yesses. Yeses is also acceptable, though less commonly so.
How do you make poppy plural?
Change the Y to I and add -es : the plural is poppies.
