Making PluralsMost words just take s.2nd GradeMost words just take s. Words that hiss takees. Words ending in a consonant + y swap the yfor ies.s · es · iescat → catsadd sThe ordinary case — most words.box → boxesadd esAfter s, x, z, ch, sh — you need the extra sound.baby → babiesy becomes iesOnly after a consonant. Day stays days.leaf → leavesf becomes vesAlso knife → knives, half → halves.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ boxs✓ boxesTry saying 'boxs' — you cannot. The es exists because the mouth needs it.A few change completely: child → children, mouse → mice, foot →feet.Making Pluralswww.littleactivity.com

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Literacy · 2nd Grade

Making Plurals

Most words just take s.

How to use it

Point at the rule before they write, not after you mark it.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
2nd Grade
Ages
7–8
Subject
Literacy
Pages
1

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