Singular and Plural Nouns - 5th Grade Grammar
Singular and Plural Nouns
A singular noun names one person, place, idea, or
thing.
song
inch
The campers told stories around the campfire.
Bright sparks drifted up into the sky.
The wind blew through the branches of the trees.
A full moon peeked above the top of the mountain.
A plural noun names more than one person, place, idea,
or thing. Most plural nouns are formed by adding -s or
-es.
Examples:
song>>> songs
inch>>> inches
The
campers told stories around the
campfire.
Bright sparks drifted
up into the sky.
The wind blew through
the branches of the trees.
A noun can function in a sentence as a subject, a direct object of an action verb, or an
object of a preposition.
Example:
My
parents (subject)walked the dog (object)around the
neighborhood(object of the preposition).
Forming Plural Nouns
Add -es to form the plural of singular nouns that end in
s, sh, ch, or
x.
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| bus | buses |
| wish | wishes |
| lunch | lunches |
| box | boxes |
To form the plural of nouns ending in a consonant and the
letter y, change the y to i and add
-es.
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| reply | replies |
To form the plural of nouns ending in a vowel and y, add -s.
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| key | keys |
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Singular and Plural Nouns Activity
Complete each sentence by selecting the plural form of each noun
in parentheses.
FAQs
Q1: What are singular nouns?
A1: Singular nouns refer to one person, place, thing, or idea. Example: "cat."
Q2: What are plural nouns?
A2: Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. Example: "cats."
Q3: How do I change a singular noun to a plural noun?
A3: In most cases, you add "s" to the singular noun. Example: "dog" becomes "dogs."
Q4: Are there any exceptions to the rule of adding "s" to form plural nouns?
A4: Yes, some nouns change their spelling when forming plurals, such as "child" becoming "children."
Q5: Can you provide examples of irregular plural nouns?
A5: Sure, "man" becomes "men," "woman" becomes "women," and "tooth" becomes "teeth."
References
- "Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 5" by McGraw-Hill Education
- "Spectrum Language Arts, Grade 5" by Spectrum
- "English Grammar and Composition: Complete Course, Grade 5" by Wren & Martin
- "Grammar Workshop: Grade 5" by McGraw-Hill Education
- "Daily Language Review, Grade 5" by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers