Plural nouns

plurals with -s, -es and -ies, and irregular plurals like children, people, teeth and feet

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   I have got two .

   catcatscatesMost nouns add -s in the plural: cats.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   There are three on the table.

   boxboxsboxesNouns ending in -x, -s, -sh and -ch add -es: boxes.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   The are in the garden.

   childchildschildren'Child' is irregular: one child, two children.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   Which plural is correct?

   babysbabiesbabyesAfter a consonant, -y changes to -ies: baby — babies.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   One bus, two .

   Answer: busesNouns ending in -s add -es: buses.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   I brush my twice a day.

   teethtoothsteeths'Tooth' is irregular: one tooth, two teeth.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   One person, two .

   Answer: people'Person' is irregular: the plural is 'people'.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   We buy apples and (tomato) at the market.

   Answer: tomatoesSome nouns ending in -o add -es: tomatoes, potatoes.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   There are two (woman) in the shop.

   womenwomanswomens'Woman' is irregular: one woman, two women.
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'I have got two foots.'

    Answer: False'Foot' is irregular: one foot, two feet.
11. 11
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'London and Paris are big cities.'

    Answer: TrueAfter a consonant, -y changes to -ies: city — cities.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    What is on your desk or in your bag? Write two sentences with plural nouns.

    Sample answer: There are three pens and two books on my desk. I have got some keys in my bag.