Regular Nouns

Regular Noun

A noun that forms its plural by following predictable and consistent rules, primarily by adding "-s" or "-es" to the singular form.

Plural

The form of a noun that indicates there is more than one.

Base Rule (Regular Plurals)

Generally, add "-s" to the end of the singular noun to make it plural.

Plural Rule: Ends in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, -z

Add "-es" to the end of the singular noun.

Plural Rule: Consonant + -y

Change the "-y" to "-ies".

Plural Rule: Vowel + -y

Add "-s" to the end of the singular noun.

Plural Rule: Ends in -f or -fe (Common Change)

Change the "-f" or "-fe" to "-ves".

Plural Rule: -o preceded by a consonant (Common)

Add "-es" to the end of the singular noun.

Plural Rule: -o preceded by a vowel

Add "-s" to the end of the singular noun.