Tricky Plurals
Grade 4 - Spelling - Building Confidence

NameDate
What is the plural of "leaf"?
- leafs
- leafes
- leaves
Which rule explains the plural "leaves"?
- Add only s to every noun.
- Change f to ves.
- Divide the word into syllables.
Which singular noun becomes "boxes"?
- boxes
- plural
- box
Which sentence uses the tricky plural correctly?
- The cityes were on the page.
- Several cities shared old photographs with the museum.
- cities is the singular form.
Which spelling is a common mistake for the plural of "box"?
- boxs
- correct plural
- Add -es after x.
What is the plural of "child"?
- childrens
- children
- childs
Which rule explains the plural "boxes"?
- Add -es after x.
- Use the prefix re-.
- Drop every vowel before adding s.
Which singular noun becomes "leaves"?
- leaves
- plural
- leaf
Which sentence uses the tricky plural correctly?
- Two puppies waited near the adoption sign.
- A plural never changes spelling.
- puppies is the singular form.
Which spelling is a common mistake for the plural of "puppy"?
- correct plural
- puppys
- puppies