Singular means one (one cat). Plural means more than one (two cats). Most nouns add -s. Nouns that end in s, x, ch or sh add -es. A noun ending in consonant + y changes y to ies (baby, babies). Many nouns ending in f or fe change to ves (leaf, leaves). Some nouns ending in o add -es (potato, potatoes) and others add only -s (photo, photos). The answer key is at the end.
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Singular and Plural Worksheet with Answers
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A. One and many: add -s or -es
Write the plural of each noun.
- bag
- box
- bus
- dish
- pen
- watch
- class
- cup
B. Other plurals: -ies, -ves and -oes
Write the plural of each noun.
- baby
- story
- key
- toy
- leaf
- knife
- loaf
- shelf
- potato
- photo
C. Fill in the blanks
Write the plural of the word in brackets.
- I wash my __________ every night. (foot)
- The cat saw three small __________. (mouse)
- We ate two __________ at lunch. (sandwich)
- The baby has two new __________. (tooth)
- There are five __________ in my class. (boy)
D. Choose the correct verb
Circle the correct word in brackets.
- The boy (is / are) tall.
- Two cats (is / are) on the wall.
- My teeth (is / are) clean.
- A mango (is / are) sweet.
- These books (is / are) new.
Answer Key
A. One and many: add -s or -es
- bags
- boxes
- buses
- dishes
- pens
- watches
- classes
- cups
B. Other plurals: -ies, -ves and -oes
- babies
- stories
- keys
- toys
- leaves
- knives
- loaves
- shelves
- potatoes
- photos
C. Fill in the blanks
- feet
- mice
- sandwiches
- teeth
- boys
D. Choose the correct verb
- is
- are
- are
- is
- are