Changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules
I can turn nouns from singular to plural by changing 'f' to a 'v' and adding the suffix -es.
Changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules
I can turn nouns from singular to plural by changing 'f' to a 'v' and adding the suffix -es.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- For words containing an 'f' change the 'f' to a 'v' and add the suffix -es to turn them into a plural.
- For words ending in an 'o', add the suffix -es to turn them into a plural.
- How to spell the curriculum word: guard.
Common misconception
Pupils may forget to change the letter 'f' to 'v' and may just add the suffix -es.
Share lots of examples and give pupils the chance to say the plurals aloud so that they can hear the different sounds e.g. wolfs, wolves.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Plural - more than one
Singular - only one
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Remove the 'f' and add -ves.
If the word ends in 'o', just add -es.
Remove the 'y' and add -ies.
If the word ends in 'ch', 'sh', 'ss' or 'x' just add -es.