★Plural Nouns Ending in Y
Grade 2 Grammar Worksheet
NameDate
Write the plural words.
bunny
ferry
hobby
body
tummy
twenty
doggy
daisy
pony
penny
PencilGoGrade 2 · Grammar · Nouns
2nd Grade Plural Nouns Ending in Y worksheets
6 printable versionsOn LevelAbout 5 minutes eachFree · no account
When it’s done, scan the sheet with your phone and PencilGo marks it and picks the next one. Create a free account
★
Tired of searching for worksheets?
We’ll email one free Grade 2 worksheet every school day. Your child does it on paper. No account needed.
About this worksheet
Most nouns make the plural by adding s, but a noun that ends in a consonant and then y follows a different rule: change the y to i and add es. One baby becomes two babies, and one city becomes three cities. This worksheet gives ten singular words, each ending in a consonant plus y, and the child writes the plural on the line.
The challenge sheet mixes in words where a vowel comes before the y, such as boy and key, which only add s, so the child has to look at the letter before the y. Say the word aloud, then write it. Ask your child to check: if the letter before the y is a vowel, keep the y. If it is a consonant, trade the y for ies.
What your child will learn
- Make the plural of a noun that ends in a consonant plus y
- Change y to i and add es
- Notice when a vowel before the y keeps the y
Common Core standard: L.2.1.B
Worked example
One bunny, two bunnies: the y changes to i and es is added. One boy, two boys: the letter before y is a vowel, so only s is added.
Common mistake
Adding s to the end without changing the y (baby becomes babys).
Helpful hint
If the letter before the y is a consonant, change the y to i and add es.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with plural nouns ending in y?
Adding s to the end without changing the y (baby becomes babys).
How can I help my child with plural nouns ending in y?
If the letter before the y is a consonant, change the y to i and add es.
Are these 2nd grade grammar worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.
Similar: Plural Nouns: -s and -es · Nouns: Person, Place, Thing
More 2nd grade nouns
See all nounsEvery sheet you scan goes into your child’s record: dated, marked and ready for the year-end portfolio. Homeschool records