The plural is added to nouns to make them plural.
From one thing to two or more things.
ex) singular noun - CAT plural noun - CATS
Nouns take two different endings when they become plural. Those endings or suffixes are -s and -es.
The -s ending is applied to all plural nouns except when the noun already ends in an s or when the word ends in a z, cha, shh or ja sound.
ex) cat - cats dog - dogs
kiss - kisses witch - witches
dish - dishes judge - judges
The sounds of plural -s
There are (3) sounds of the plural -s.
They are -s, -z, or -iz
But how do we know which sound goes with each word?
If the last sound vibrates the -s will sound like a -z.
If the last sound does not vibrate the -s will sound like an -s.
If the last sound ends in an -s, z, cha, shh or ja sound, the -s will sound like -iz
Directions: Now you try! Make the following animals plural. When you type in your answers use the sound endings (-s, -z, -iz).
1. goat 2. fox 3. rooster 4. turtle
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ex) singular noun - CAT plural noun - CATS
Nouns take two different endings when they become plural. Those endings or suffixes are -s and -es.
The -s ending is applied to all plural nouns except when the noun already ends in an s or when the word ends in a z, cha, shh or ja sound.
ex) cat - cats dog - dogs
kiss - kisses witch - witches
dish - dishes judge - judges
The sounds of plural -s
There are (3) sounds of the plural -s.
They are -s, -z, or -iz
But how do we know which sound goes with each word?
| We know what sound goes with what word by knowing if
the LAST SOUND of
the word vibrates
or does not vibrate. Place your hand on your adam's apple or voice box. Say the following words: 1. cat 2. duck 3. dog 4. bird 5. bat Does the last sound vibrate? Check your answers! |
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Yes it vibrates! |
No it does not vibrate! |
If the last sound vibrates the -s will sound like a -z.
If the last sound does not vibrate the -s will sound like an -s.
If the last sound ends in an -s, z, cha, shh or ja sound, the -s will sound like -iz
| Directions:
Now that we know what sounds vibrate or not, make the following words plural and place them in the box that matches the correct ending. |
-s | -z | -iz |
| cat duck dog bird bat horse |
Cats |
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Directions: Now you try! Make the following animals plural. When you type in your answers use the sound endings (-s, -z, -iz).
1. goat 2. fox 3. rooster 4. turtle
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Back to the Aquarium Intro
Meet the Animals
Coral Reef Video