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I have one apple, but my friend has three apples.

Spelling: Plurals 01

Plurals show when there is more than one of something. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils understand the rules for changing words from singular to plural.

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Fascinating Fact:

Latin and Greek words brought fancy plurals like “cactus” and “cacti,” or “octopus” and “octopuses,” depending on who you ask.

In KS2 English, pupils learn that plurals are used when something is not just one but many. Most plurals are made by adding s or es, while some words change completely, like child and children. Understanding plural rules helps make writing clearer and more accurate.

  • Plural: A word form that means more than one person, animal, or thing.
  • Singular: A word form that means only one person, animal, or thing.
  • Irregular Plural: A plural that does not follow the usual s or es rule, like foot and feet.
What is the rule for making plurals?

Most plurals are made by adding s to the end of a word, such as dogs or cats. Words ending in ch, sh, x, s, or z add es, like boxes.

What are irregular plurals?

Irregular plurals do not follow normal rules. Examples include man and men, tooth and teeth, and mouse and mice.

Do all plural words end with s?

No. Some words like children or people are plural but do not end with s. These are irregular forms that must be learned separately.

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1 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
School
School's
Schools
Schooles
Schools'
This word just needs an 's' adding to it.
2 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Football
Footballes
Football's
Footballs'
Footballs
No apostrophe is needed.
3 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Brush
Brushes
Brushs
Brushies
Brush's
Words ending in 'ch', 'sh', 'x', 'z', or 's' add '-es' for the plural.
4 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Pencil
Pencils
Pencil's
Penciles
Pencils'
If you have more than one pencil, you have some pencils. Most words ending in a consonant follow the simple rule of adding an 's'. Be careful not to use an apostrophe for plurals.
5 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Family
Familys
Familes
Family's
Families
The rule for words ending in a consonant followed by a 'y' is to change the 'y' to an 'i' and then add '-es'.
6 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Box
Boxs
Box's
Boxse
Boxes
One box. Two boxes.
7 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Fairy
Fairys
Fairy's
Fairies
Fairyes
Have you ever seen a fairy?
8 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Friday
Fridaies
Fridays
Fridayes
Friday's
The rule for words ending in a vowel followed by a 'y' is to add 's'.
9 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Match
Match's
Matchs
Matches
Match'es
Remember not to add an apostrophe.
10 .
Look at the word and choose its correct plural.
Story
Story's
Stories
Storyes
Storys
One story. Two stories.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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