Plurals

Irregular plurals
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Irregular plurals

Slide 1 - Slide

What is the plural of 'moose'?
A
Moose
B
Meese
C
Mooses
D
Meeses

Slide 2 - Quiz

Irregular?
  •  Some nouns have a different plural form
  • These are exceptions

Slide 3 - Slide

Exceptions
Singular nouns that end in -f or -fe change to -ves in their plural form.
Examples:
elf --> elves
wolf --> wolves
life --> lives

Slide 4 - Slide

Exceptions
Some singular nouns have their own plural form. There are no rules for these nouns. You need to study them by heart.
Examples:
mouse --> mice
(wo)man --> (wo)men
foot --> feet

Slide 5 - Slide

Exceptions
Some singular nouns don't change when you make them plural, just like moose.
Examples:
fish --> fish
sheep --> sheep
deer --> deer

Slide 6 - Slide

How many ... does your cat catch? (mouse)

Slide 7 - Open question

She bought two ... in our online shop. (scarf)

Slide 8 - Open question

We often have ... for dinner on Fridays. (fish)

Slide 9 - Open question

Our dog has never had any ... (louse)

Slide 10 - Open question

The farmer has a lot of ... (sheep)

Slide 11 - Open question

You should always keep your ... warm in winter. (foot)

Slide 12 - Open question

Does a cat really have seven ... ? (life)

Slide 13 - Open question

... broke into their house and stole some paintings. (thief)

Slide 14 - Open question

You should clean your ... twice a day. (tooth)

Slide 15 - Open question

How many ... work in the restaurant? (woman)

Slide 16 - Open question