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Singular and plural nouns worksheets
A free five-page pack: learn the rule with pictures, then sort words, find them in sentences and use them in writing, with an answer key.
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48 sec · with voice and captionsA pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.
Read what the video says
- 0:00 Let's practice singular and plural nouns, step by step.
- 0:04 Singular means one. Plural means more than one. Add -s to most nouns (cat, cats). Add -es to nouns that end in s, x, ch or sh (box, boxes). For example: One cat, two cats. One box, two boxes.
- 0:21 Look and say: cat, cats, fox.
- 0:25 Read each word. Dish becomes dishes, so write dishes in the add es box.
- 0:31 Read each sentence. Circle the word that means more than one. I see two cats.
- 0:37 Look at the picture. Write the plural. One hat, two hats.
- 0:41 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.
The rule
The ruleSingular means one. Plural means more than one. Add -s to most nouns (cat, cats). Add -es to nouns that end in s, x, ch or sh (box, boxes).
One cat, two cats. One box, two boxes.
Look and say
- catone
- catsmore than one
- foxone
- foxesmore than one
- starone
- starsmore than one
- busone
- busesmore than one
Try some
I see two cats.I see two cats.Show answer
The boxes are big.The boxes are big.Show answer
Three birds sit in a tree.Three birds sit in a tree.Show answer
My socks are red.My socks are red.Show answer
We have six eggs.We have six eggs.Show answer
The buses are yellow.The buses are yellow.Show answer
Two foxes ran fast.Two foxes ran fast.Show answer
I like apples.I like apples.Show answer
Find the words in each sentence, then tap to check.
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Common questions
What are singular and plural nouns?
Singular means one. Plural means more than one. Add -s to most nouns (cat, cats). Add -es to nouns that end in s, x, ch or sh (box, boxes).
How do I teach singular and plural nouns?
Say the plural out loud and listen. If you can hear an extra beat at the end (box-es, dish-es), it needs -es. If not (cats, hats), just add -s.
What mistake should I watch for?
Adding -s to words that need -es, as in "boxs" or "dishs". Have children say the word and clap the beats.
What grade learns singular and plural nouns?
Usually kindergarten and 1st grade. In the Common Core it is part of L.K.1c, L.1.1c.