English 4

Presentation by:
Ms. Gia Crystal D. Tampepe
Bachelor of Elementary Education-4
Classroom Rules
1. Listen attentively.

2. Respect others.
3. Participate actively.
4. Follow instructions.
5. Show responsibility.
Review ...
 What is Noun?
-A noun is a naming word.
-A word used to name a
person, animal, place, thing,
and abstract idea.
 Singular Plural
Noun Noun

This form refers to a This form refers to a

word that represents word that represents
one item, person, more than one item,
thing, or concept. person, thing, or concept.
 WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
Direction:Find and list down the 20
hidden words written horizontally,
vertically, or diagonally in the grid.
C A T V D U C B N M
H S I D E A Z O S A
I K J A C F Q D Y N
L I P T B A B Y A J
D S U A O L T S G L
I S F J X M P O K E
O H D W C I O D O A
X O T E A S R U T F
G E S H E E P K S X
F I S H L R L I F E
Answers: C A T V D U C B N M
1. cat
2. dish H S I D E A Z O S A
3. child
4. baby I K J A C F Q D Y N
5. box
6. leaf L I P T B A B Y A J
7. foot
8. goose D S U A O L T S G L
9. deer
10. fish I S F J X M P O K E
11. man
12. data
13. mouse
O H D W C I O D O A
14. cactus
15. sheep
X O T E A S R U T F
16. life
17. ox G E S H E E P K S X
18. body
19. kiss F I S H L R L I F E
20. shoe
 Lesson:

Plural Forms of
Nouns
At the end of this lesson you will be able to:

1. Identify regular and irregular plural nouns.

2.Evaluate one's use of plural nouns and correct errors in

plural noun usage.

3. Apply the rules to change singular nouns into plural form.

Nouns can be categorized into two
main groups based on how their
plurals are formed: Regular Plural
Nouns and Irregular Plural
Nouns.
 Regular Plural Nouns
- are nouns that follow a predictable
pattern when forming their plurals.

- these nouns typically add "-s" or "-es"

to the singular form of the noun.
Examples of Regular Plural Nouns
 Irregular Plural Nouns
- are nouns that “some” do not follow the
standard rules for forming plurals. They have
unique or irregular ways of changing from
singular to plural.

-changes can involve alterations in spelling,

pronunciation, or entirely different words.
Examples of Irregular Plural Nouns
Rules in Forming the
Plural of Nouns
 Regular Plural Nouns:

Rule # 1:

Most nouns form their plurals by simply

adding an s.
Rule # 2:

The plurals of nouns ending in s,

sh, ch, x, and z are formed by
adding es.
Rule # 3:
Nouns ending in y preceded by a
consonant form their plurals by
changing the y to i and adding es.
Rule # 4:

For nouns ending in y preceded by a

vowel (a, e, i, o, u), just add an s to
form their plurals.
Rule # 5:

Most nouns ending in o add an s

to form their plurals.
But some of them will add an es.
Rule # 6:

The plurals of most nouns

ending in f are made by
adding an s.
 Irregular Plural Nouns

Rule # 7

Some nouns ending in f or fe, however,

form their plurals by changing the f or
fe to ve and adding an s. Memorize the
plurals of these words.
Rule # 8

Some nouns use the same

word in the singular and the
plural. Memorize them.
Rule # 9:

There are a few nouns in which the

plural is formed in an irregular
manner and spelled differently
from the singular. Memorize these
common words.
Exception: (Irregular Plural Nouns)

Remember that some nouns do

not follow any of the rules and
pattern! Like those nouns that
you need to change the spelling.
These nouns are called....

“Pluralia Tantum” or plural-only

nouns. They remain the same in
both singular and plural forms.
Group Activity Time!
 Generalization

What is the difference between a regular noun

and irregular noun?
The main difference between regular and
irregular nouns lies in how they form their
plural forms. Regular nouns typically form
their plurals by adding "-s" , "-es", ies” to the
singular form, following a predictable pattern
and rules, while irregular nouns have unique
or irregular changes in their plural forms and
some do not follow standard pattern and
rules.
How many rules do you need to consider in
forming the plural of nouns?

There are 9 Rules in Forming the Plural of

Nouns
What is added to the plurals of
nouns ending in s, sh, ch, x, and z?

“es” will be added to the

plurals of nouns ending in
s, sh, ch, x, and z
Most _____form their plurals by
simply adding an s.

Answer: nouns
What is the important reminder that you need to
remember? As stated in the exception part of the
rules.

“Remember that some nouns do

not follow any of the rules and
pattern! Like those nouns that you
need to change the spelling.”
Are all nouns ending with o needs to be
added with -es in plural form? Yes or No?

No, because not all nouns ending

in "o" require the addition of "-es"
to form their plural, other nouns
ending in o is also added with an -
s only to form their plurals.
What do you change when a noun ends with fe
or f?

Change the f or fe to “ve” and add “s”.

What do you call this nouns that remain the
same in both singular and plural forms.
"Pluralia Tantum" or plural-only
nouns are nouns that remain the
same in both singular and plural
forms.
 Worksheet
Activity Time!
Assignment in English:
lice crises media
series graffiti fungi
bacteria heroes loaves

Instruction: Write five (5) sentences using your chosen

five (5) different irregular plural nouns from the box.
Underline each plural noun in your sentence.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.