Unit 2.2
Plural Nouns formation - exceptions
Nouns
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Form
Plural nouns can be formed differently, depending on the suffix of the singular form.
The various exceptions of the formation of the plural are:
- Nouns with -ch, -s, -sh, -x or -z: add -es.
| - | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| -ch | witch | witches |
| -s | boss | bosses |
| -sh | bush | bushes |
| -x | box | boxes |
| -z | quiz | quizzes |
- Nouns with -y: change -y- to -i- and add -es.
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| baby | babies |
| city | cities |
| daisy | daisies |
- Nouns with -fe or -f: change -f(e) to -v and add -(e)s.
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| life | lives |
| wife | wives |
| wolf | wolves |