RIC-20235 Primary Grammar and Word Study Year 3 – Understanding and choosing words

Understanding and
choosing words
Plurals
Focus
Plurals:
Irregular plurals:
Definition
adding s or es
words ending in is changing to es
words always in the plural form
• A plural is a word used to indicate more than one.
Example:
three apples, three brushes
Explanation
• ‘Singular’ means one. ‘Plural’ means more than one.
• There are many ways to form the plural of a word.
• To form the plural of most nouns, we just add an s.
• To form the plural of words ending in sh, ch, s and
x, we add es to make the word easier to pronounce.
• To form the plural of some words, the word ending
changes.
Example:
one crisis – many crises
• Some words have the same form whether the word
is singular or plural.
Example:
one pair of glasses – many pairs of glasses
• It is important students realise that there are many
exceptions to most spelling rules. They should be
encouraged to identify exceptions and to share them
with the class.
Worksheet information
• Students may be unfamiliar with some terms used
on this worksheet. If possible, have the equipment
available for students to see. Have them guess the
name of each piece.
• Discuss each rule and share further examples with
students. Record all shared information.
Ideas for further practice
• Create a class list of types of jobs. Students then
research to find out the type of equipment and
any special terms related to each job. Record the
singular and plural form of each.
Answers
1. Add s: drills, hammers, spanners, screwdrivers,
spirit levels
Add es: metal presses, winches, toolboxes,
wrenches, wire brushes
2. axes: mathematician; diagnoses: vet, doctor,
dentist; hypotheses: scientist; theses: university
student, lecturer
3.
t o n g s a s
w s b c r e c
e f e l u k i
e p l i e r s
z p l p t l s
e s o p a v o
r x w e c s r
s t s r e d s
g l a s s e s
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