Language Arts Lesson 5
Vocabulary and Concept
Development (K-3)
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Instruction 5-4
Plurals
Worksheet 5
Name:__________________
Date:__________________
IRREGULAR PLURALS
Rule: If the singular form of a word ends with the letters “f” or “fe”, then you
change the “f” or “fe” to “ves”.
singular word
hoof
hoof + ves
plural word
hooves
(Drop the “f”)
Directions: In the sentences below, underline the noun that should be plural
and write the correct plural form on the line. The first one is done for you.
1.
All four hoof of the old, black horse needed care. _hooves_
2. Mother has a new set of knife. _______________
3. The fallen leaf were on the ground. _______________
4. They say that cats have nine life. _______________
5. All dogs’ ancestors come from wolf. _______________
6. Dan built new shelf in the pantry. _______________
7. Mom bought two loaf of bread at the store. _______________
8. There were three calf born this morning. _______________
9. Many of their wife worked outside the home. ______________
10. She told us to share the cut half. _______________
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© B. J. Subbiondo 2002
Language Arts Lesson 5
Vocabulary and Concept
Development (K-3)
www.etap.org
Instruction 5-4
Plurals
Worksheet 5
Name:__________________
Date:__________________
Answer Key
IRREGULAR PLURALS
Rule: If the singular form of a word ends with the letters “f” or “fe”, then you
change the “f” or “fe” to “ves”.
singular word
hoof
hoof + ves
plural word
hooves
(Drop the “f”)
Directions: In the sentences below, underline the noun that should be plural
and write the correct plural form on the line. The first one is done for you.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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All four hoof of the old, black horse needed care. _hooves_
knives
Mother has a new set of knife.
leaves
The fallen leaf were on the ground.
They say that cats have nine life. lives
wolves
All dogs’ ancestors come from wolf.
Dan built new shelf in the pantry. shelves
Mom bought two loaf of bread at the store. loaves
calves
There were three calf born this morning.
Many of their wife worked outside the home. wives
She told us to share the cut half. halves
© B. J. Subbiondo 2002