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What is the rule for forming plurals for nouns ending in y?
You have to change the y to an I and add the es
How do nouns form their plurals?
Regular plurals are formed by adding -s or -es to the end of the noun; most nouns are regular plurals, for example:apple, two applesboy, two boyscoin, two coinsdaughter, two daughtersend, both endsarch, two archesbox, two boxesclass, two classesdish, a set of dishesIrregular plurals have a variety of methods for forming a plural noun; some examples are:baby, twin babieslady, two ladiesstory, a book of storiescalf, two calveshalf, two halvesknife, a set of kniveschild, two childrenfoot, both feetman, two menmouse, too many micebasis, two basescrisis, too many crisesoasis, two oasesdatum, too much datamedium, all of the mediastratum, many strata
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.
Why is shelves the singular of shelf?
"Shelves" is the plural form of "shelf" because in English, regular plural nouns are often formed by adding an "s" or "es" to the singular noun. This is a common rule in English grammar for forming plurals.
What is the stomach's plural and why it doesn't have es?
Stomachs is the plural of stomach. Because the 'ch' ending of stomach isn't a sibilant speech sound, you can just add an 's' to form the plural, as is common in most English nouns.
What is the rule for identical nouns and plurals?
I don't think there is a rule, just that some nouns have identical forms: sheep, species, deer, aircraft are some examples.
What is the spelling rule for changing singular words to plural?
Nouns are made plural by adding -s or -es to form the plural, they are called regular plurals; nouns using another form for the plural are called irregular plurals. Some examples of irregular plurals are:child- childrenwoman- womentooth- teethmouse- miceknife- knivesoasis- oasesgoose- geesecactus- cacti
Why add s to make plurals?
It is a common rule of the English language.
Why can some words not have a plural form?
Abstract nouns may not have plurals, as a rule, because there cannot be more than the single concept, such as amazement, honesty, and pessimism. Those that do have plurals are referring to examples of the concept (fears, beliefs, charities) not the concept itself.
What is the rule for forming plurals for nouns ending in y?
You have to change the y to an I and add the es
What are the plurals of numbers 5 and 7?
The plurals can normally be indicated by 5s (fives) and 7s (sevens). Numerals and single letters were once accepted as exceptions to the rule that apostrophes do not form plurals.
How do nouns form their plurals?
Regular plurals are formed by adding -s or -es to the end of the noun; most nouns are regular plurals, for example:apple, two applesboy, two boyscoin, two coinsdaughter, two daughtersend, both endsarch, two archesbox, two boxesclass, two classesdish, a set of dishesIrregular plurals have a variety of methods for forming a plural noun; some examples are:baby, twin babieslady, two ladiesstory, a book of storiescalf, two calveshalf, two halvesknife, a set of kniveschild, two childrenfoot, both feetman, two menmouse, too many micebasis, two basescrisis, too many crisesoasis, two oasesdatum, too much datamedium, all of the mediastratum, many strata
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.
What is the plural of bunches?
The plural of bunch is bunches.The rule for making singular nouns ending with -sh, -ch, -s, -x or -z into plurals is to add -es.Examples:wish, wisheschurch, churchesbus, busesfox, foxesbuzz, buzzes
What is the plural of wax?
The plural of "wax" is "waxes." In English, regular nouns typically form their plurals by adding "-es" to the singular form. This rule applies to most nouns, including "wax." So, if you have more than one wax candle or wax figure, you would refer to them as "waxes."
What is the plural of steward?
The plural form of "steward" is "stewards." In English, most nouns form their plurals by adding an "-s" or "-es" to the singular form. "Steward" follows this rule and simply adds an "-s" to become plural.
What are some plurals with the same rule as quiz and quizzes?
Bus and busses (but buses is also acceptable).
