Grammar: Parts of Speech
A1 Lesson 3: Plural Nouns (Adding '-s')
One vs. Many
In our last lesson, we learned about singular nouns (only one). Today, we will learn about plural nouns (more than one).
one apple
three apples
The Grammar Rule 📖
The most common rule to make a noun plural is very simple: just add an -s to the end of the singular noun.
Singular → Plural
| One (Singular) | More Than One (Plural) |
|---|---|
| one boat | two boats |
| a student | many students |
| a pepper farm | three farms |
| one phone | ten phones |
| a road | many roads |
💡 Pro Tip: Pronunciation
The '-s' ending can have two sounds: a soft /s/ sound (like in cats) or a buzzing /z/ sound (like in dogs). Listen carefully to the audio to hear the difference!
Practice Your Grammar 🎯
Exercise 1: Make it Plural
Change the singular noun into a plural noun by adding '-s'.
- book →
Answer
Answer: books
- teacher →
Answer
Answer: teachers
- motorcycle →
Answer
Answer: motorcycles
- mountain →
Answer
Answer: mountains
Exercise 2: Find the Plurals
Read the short paragraph below. Find all of the plural nouns and write them down.
"You are at the riverfront. You see three large boats on the water. Many tourists are taking pictures. You see several small shops selling drinks. The roads are busy with cars and motorcycles."
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Answer Key: boats, tourists, pictures, shops, drinks, roads, motorcycles
Key Vocabulary
- Plural Meaning more than one.
- Rule An instruction that says how something must be done.
- Common Happening often; usual.
Your Grammar Mission ⭐
Look around your home or classroom. Find five different things. Say the singular form (e.g., "one book") and then the plural form (e.g., "many books").