Tricky Plurals
Grade 4 - Spelling - On Level

NameDate
What is the plural of "tooth"?
- tooths
- teeth
- toothes
- teeths
Which rule explains the plural "puppies"?
- Use the prefix re-.
- Change y to i and add -es.
- Drop every vowel before adding s.
- Divide the word into syllables.
Which singular noun becomes "leaves"?
- leaves
- plural
- leafes
- leaf
Which sentence uses the tricky plural correctly?
- The boxies were on the page.
- boxes is the singular form.
- The supply boxes were stacked beside the shelf.
- A plural never changes spelling.
Which spelling is a common mistake for the plural of "child"?
- childs
- Use the irregular plural children.
- child
- correct plural
What is the plural of "box"?
- box
- boxies
- boxess
- boxes
Which rule explains the plural "mice"?
- Add only s to every noun.
- Use the irregular plural mice.
- Drop every vowel before adding s.
- Use the prefix re-.
Which singular noun becomes "children"?
- children
- child
- plural
- childs
Which sentence uses the tricky plural correctly?
- A plural never changes spelling.
- The mousees were on the page.
- mice is the singular form.
- The mice left tiny tracks in the snow.
Which spelling is a common mistake for the plural of "tooth"?
- Use the irregular plural teeth.
- teeth
- correct plural
- tooths