Tricky Plurals

Grade 4 - Spelling - Building Confidence

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  1. What is the plural of "leaf"?

    • leafs
    • leafes
    • leaves
  2. Which rule explains the plural "leaves"?

    • Add only s to every noun.
    • Change f to ves.
    • Divide the word into syllables.
  3. Which singular noun becomes "boxes"?

    • boxes
    • plural
    • box
  4. 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.
  5. Which spelling is a common mistake for the plural of "box"?

    • boxs
    • correct plural
    • Add -es after x.
  6. What is the plural of "child"?

    • childrens
    • children
    • childs
  7. Which rule explains the plural "boxes"?

    • Add -es after x.
    • Use the prefix re-.
    • Drop every vowel before adding s.
  8. Which singular noun becomes "leaves"?

    • leaves
    • plural
    • leaf
  9. Which sentence uses the tricky plural correctly?

    • Two puppies waited near the adoption sign.
    • A plural never changes spelling.
    • puppies is the singular form.
  10. Which spelling is a common mistake for the plural of "puppy"?

    • correct plural
    • puppys
    • puppies
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