Language Arts Lesson 5 Vocabulary and Concept Development (K-3) www.etap.org 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. _______________ 1 of 2 © 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. 2 of 2 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
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