Singular and Plural

Lesson: Singular and Plural
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Noun -- 1 --- Singular
Noun --- >more than 1 --- Plural
http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/Grammar/Singular%20&%20Plural%20Nouns.pdf

How to form plural?
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Rule #1: adding s to a singular noun

Rule #2: Nouns ending in s, z, x, sh, and ch form the plural by
adding es

Rule #3: Nouns ending in y preceded by a consonant is formed into a plural by changing y to ies.


Rule #4: Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form their plurals by adding s.


Rule #5: Most nouns ending in o preceded by a consonant is formed into a plural by adding es

Rule #6: Some nouns ending in f or fe are made plural by changing f or fe to ves

Rule #7: Irregular verbs and exceptions

1) For more explanation, and the full list, pls refer to this URL:
http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/Grammar/Singular%20&%20Plural%20Nouns.pdf
(there are also flashcards which you can print and play to develop a deeper understanding of these rules)

2) A ppt of plural/singular (http://languagearts.pppst.com/plurals.html)
3) More info (singular/plural): http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/plurals.htm




Games for singular and Plural (in helping to learn)
1) http://www.roythezebra.com/reading-games/singular-or-plural-1.html
2) http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/spelling/plurals/pluralrules/game.shtml
3) The plural girls: (http://www.funbrain.com/plurals/index.html)
4) Singular and Plural (http://www.quia.com/mc/67715.html)
5) Tic tac toe (http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/plural/index_pre.html)Requires the knowledge of playing tic tac toe together with the knowledge of plural.

Have fun learning and playing!

Cheers
Mdm Chan