Plural Nouns (Exercises)
Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. In English, most plural nouns are formed by adding -s or -es to the end of the singular form, but there are many irregular forms that don't follow this rule.
Regular Plural Nouns Exercises
Regular plural nouns typically follow simple rules by adding -s or -es. Here are some exercises to practice:
Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks Fill in the blanks with the plural form of the noun in parentheses.
I have three (cat) _____.
There are many (box) _____ on the shelf.
She bought two (book) _____ yesterday.
Exercise 2: Matching Singular to Plural Match the singular noun with its correct plural form.
Car: _____
Bus: _____
Pencil: _____
Exercise 3: Sentence Completion Complete the sentences with the correct plural form of the nouns in parentheses.
The (teacher) _____ are in a meeting.
We need more (chair) _____ for the event.
All the (apple) _____ are ripe.
Tips for Remembering Regular Plural Rules
Most nouns add -s (e.g., cat -> cats).
Nouns ending in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z add -es (e.g., bus -> buses).
Words ending in -o can add either -s or -es (e.g., photo -> photos, potato -> potatoes).
Common Mistakes
Adding -es to words that only need -s (e.g., catses instead of cats).
Not adding -es to words that require it (e.g., bus instead of buses).
Irregular Plural Nouns Exercises
Irregular plural nouns do not follow standard rules and can be tricky. Practice these exercises to improve your understanding.
Exercise 1: Identifying Irregular Plural Nouns Identify the plural form of the following nouns.
Child: _____
Man: _____
Mouse: _____
Exercise 2: Transforming Singular to Plural Write the plural form of these singular nouns.
Tooth: _____
Woman: _____
Foot: _____
Exercise 3: Sentence Rewriting Rewrite the sentences, changing the singular nouns to their irregular plural forms.
The child is happy.
A man is walking his dog.
The mouse is eating cheese.
Common Irregular Plural Nouns to Remember
Child -> Children
Man -> Men
Mouse -> Mice
Common Mistakes
Using regular plural rules on irregular nouns (e.g., childs instead of children).
Forgetting the irregular forms entirely.
Plural Nouns with Special Endings
Some nouns have special rules for forming plurals, especially those ending in -y, -f, -fe, and -o.
Exercise 1: Nouns Ending in -y Change the nouns ending in -y to their plural forms.
City: _____
Baby: _____
Lady: _____
Exercise 2: Nouns Ending in -f or -fe Write the plural forms of these nouns.
Leaf: _____
Knife: _____
Wolf: _____
Exercise 3: Nouns Ending in -o Transform these nouns into their plural forms.
Tomato: _____
Hero: _____
Potato: _____
Common Mistakes
Incorrectly changing -y to -ies without considering the preceding letter (e.g., plays instead of plays).
Forgetting to change -f or -fe to -ves (e.g., leafs instead of leaves).
Plural Nouns in Sentences
Using plural nouns correctly in sentences ensures clarity. Here are exercises to practice their usage in context.
Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks Complete the sentences with the correct plural noun.
The (child) _____ are playing in the park.
I saw two (deer) _____ in the forest.
She has several (hobby) _____.
Exercise 2: Rewriting Sentences Rewrite the sentences, changing the singular nouns to plural.
The cat is on the roof.
This book is interesting.
A man is waiting outside.
Exercise 3: Error Correction Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
The sheeps are grazing in the field.
I need some new knifes.
The citys are growing rapidly.
Tips for Using Plural Nouns in Writing and Conversation
Pay attention to irregular forms and special endings.
Ensure subject-verb agreement in your sentences.
Review and edit your writing to catch plural noun errors.