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Why do some words ending in f or fe become plural by adding ves or s?
Words ending in f or fe change to ves in the plural form to follow English language patterns and provide consistency in spelling and pronunciation. This change helps maintain the correct pronunciation of the word when adding the plural ending.
Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form the plural by adding s to the singular?
Yes, that is correct. The general rule is that nouns ending in a vowel followed by "y" form their plurals by simply adding an "s" to the singular form. For example, "valley" becomes "valleys" in the plural form.
Plural form of nouns ending in is?
Some nouns ending in -is are made plural by changing the ending to -es; examples:axis - axesbasis - basescrisis - crisesdiagnosis - diagnosesellipsis - ellipsesSome nouns ending in -is are regular plurals adding the ending -es to the end of the word; examples:iris - irisesmantis - mantisesmetropolis - metropolisespelvis - pelvisestrellis - trellises
What some words that end in y and are made plural by adding s?
Nouns ending in 'y' that form the plural by adding 's' to the end of the word are those that have a vowel preceding the 'y'. Examples:turkey - turkeysmonkey - monkeysdonkey - donkeysway - waysboy - boysvalley - valleysjockey - jockeysplay - playskey - keystoy - toys
What is the plural possesive of man?
The possessive of all English plural nouns NOT ending in s is formed by adding 's: men's
What are two words that end in z that you can add the suffix es to?
amazesapologizesbaptizesbrutalizesblazesbreezescrazescriminalizescustomizesdozesenergizesemphasizesfantasizesfreezesgazesgeneralizesglamorizeshazeshomogenizesmazesmemorizesnaturalizesoptimizesprizespopularizesrealizessanitizessizessummarizessterilizestheorizestraumatizestantalizestranquilizestrivializes
Do you form the plural of the word get by adding s to the end?
In most cases, yes. Not in every case though... words ending in ch, x s or z get es added to form the plural, and for words ending in y, change the y to ies.
Plural form of words that end in ss?
the plural form of words ending in ss, like kiss, is just adding es (kisses) (sorry, kiss was the only word ending in ss i cud think of)
Why do some words ending in f or fe become plural by adding ves or s?
Words ending in f or fe change to ves in the plural form to follow English language patterns and provide consistency in spelling and pronunciation. This change helps maintain the correct pronunciation of the word when adding the plural ending.
What words can you add a s to most words that end with o?
Nouns ending with -o that form the plural by adding -s to the end of the word are:autoscameoskangarooskilosmemosphotospianossolosstudiostattoosvideoszoos
What is the plural possessive form of cars?
The possessive form of the plural noun cars is cars'.The possessive of all plural English nouns ending in -s is formed by adding an apostrophe after the ending -s.
What words ending in o form their plural by adding s only at 5 least?
Cello > cellosDisco > discosRadio > radiosPhoto > photosPatio > patios
What is the correct spelling for the plural of waitress?
Nouns ending in 's' form the plural by adding 'es' to the end of the word.The plural form of the noun 'waitress' is waitresses.
Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form the plural by adding s to the singular?
Yes, that is correct. The general rule is that nouns ending in a vowel followed by "y" form their plurals by simply adding an "s" to the singular form. For example, "valley" becomes "valleys" in the plural form.
Is bliss is a noun that can be plural by adding es?
Yes, the plural of bliss is blisses (although it's not a commonly used word). Words ending in s, ss, zz, ch, sh and x are some of the words which can commonly form a plural by having es added.
What is the plural form for words ending in f or ef?
The usual plural form for words ending in -f or -ef is to drop the f and add ves. There are exceptions to this rule where only an s is added to the end of the words.
What is the plural form of notch?
The plural form of "notch" is "notches." This follows the standard rule of adding "es" to nouns ending in "ch" to form the plural. For example, one notch becomes two notches.
