Regular Plurals of Nouns
Introduction
Most nouns in English have both singular and plural forms, and the plural is usually formed by adding "-s" to the singular. Most nouns in English have both singular and plural forms, and the plural is usually formed by adding “-s” to the singular. This page explains the basic ways of forming regular plurals in English. For information about forming irregular plurals see Irrgular Plurals of Nouns.
How to form the plural
| Noun ending | Forming the plural | Example |
|---|---|---|
| s, x, ch or sh | Add -es | boss |
| consonant + y | Change y to i then add -es | baby  babies candy candies curry curries |
| most others | Add -s | cat |
When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the exercises.