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A1

English Word Skills Exercises for A1 – Singular and plural nouns

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1. Complete the spelling rules in column A with the plural endings below.

  • -es -es -ies -s -s -s -ves
A Spelling rulesB Examples
1) To make the plural of most nouns we add 1) singer – singers2
2) If the noun ends in -s, -sh, -ch, -z, or -x, we add 3) 4 5
3) If the noun ends in -o, we add or sometimes 6)
4) If the noun ends in a consonant – -y, we change -y to 7) 8 9 10
5) If the noun ends in a vowel + -y, we add 11)
6) If the noun ends in -f or -fe, we change -f or -fe to 12)

2. Complete column B in exercise 1 with the underlined nouns in the text below. Write the singular and plural forms.

  • WILL SMITH is a famous actor. His wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, is an actress, singer and businesswoman. They have got two children, Jaden and Willow. Jaden is an actor too – the star of ‘The Karate Kid’ – and Willow is a singer and dancer. The family have got a charity, The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation. It helps poor young people in American cities
  • SERENA AND VENUS WILLIAMS come from a large family – with five girls and no boys! They are both famous tennis players. Venus is the winner of seven singles Grand Slams. She is the first black woman to be Number 1 in the world. Venus has got a clothes company that makes dresses, skirts and tops. Serena is the winner of more tennis matches than any other female player. She speaks French, Italian and Spanish – and English, of course. She has got a tattoo of a heart on her neck.

3. Which rules in exercise 1 do these nouns follow? Write 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

  • a)
    dictionary 4
  • b)
    day
  • c)
    knife
  • d)
    box
  • e)
    potato
  • f)
    brother

4. Complete the sentences with the plural forms of the nouns in exercise 3.

  • 1)
    There are seven in a week.
  • 2)
    We’ve got fifteen English on the shelf in our classroom.
  • 3)
    I’ve got a sister and two
  • 4)
    I keep my CDs in two under my bed.
  • 5)
    Let’s have steak, and peas for dinner.
  • 6)
    Can you put the plates, , forks and spoons on the table, please?

5. Look at the italic words in the text in exercise 2. Add them to the rules below. If possible, write the singular and plural forms.

  • 1)
    Some nouns have irregular plural forms.
  • 2)
    Some nouns are always plural
  • 3)
    Some nouns have no plural form. We call these uncountable nouns.

6. Complete the sentences with the words below. Sometimes you need to change the form.

  • help jeans man sunglasses tooth water
  • 1)
    Can you give me some with my homework? It’s very difficult.
  • 2)
    ‘I’m thirsty.’ ‘Have a glass of ’
  • 3)
    Always brush your Before you go to bed.
  • 4)
    The sun is very bright. Where are my ?
  • 5)
    Joe has got a white top and blue
  • 6)
    Can you see those two Over there? They’re my uncles.

7. Write the plural forms of the nouns below. Use a dictionary to help you.

  • 1)
    key
  • 2)
    half
  • 3)
    ski
  • 4)
    mouse
  • 5)
    sheep
  • 6)
    roof

8. Rewrite the following sentences with plural forms. Use the numbers in brackets.

  • 1)
    Our flat has got a bedroom. (six)
  • 2)
    We’ve got a class before lunch. (four)
  • 3)
    Matt has got a shelf in his room. (five)
  • 4)
    My sister has got a child. (three)
  • 5)
    I’ve got a party this weekend. (two)
  • 6)
    My friend has got a photo on his phone. (sixty)

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