Intermediate … min read · Updated 2026-06-22
Singular & Plural Nouns (Adding 's')
Most nouns become plural by adding -s. Some need -es or change form.
| Rule | Singular → Plural |
|---|---|
| add -s (most) | book → books |
| ends in s, x, ch, sh → -es | box → boxes, bus → buses |
| consonant + y → -ies | baby → babies, city → cities |
| ends in f/fe → -ves | leaf → leaves, knife → knives |
| irregular | man → men, child → children, foot → feet |
one apple → three apples
one box → two boxes
one lady → many ladies
one child → two children
If a noun ends in a consonant + y, change y → ies (baby → babies). If it's a vowel + y, just add -s (boy → boys).
Common mistake: Writing "babys" or "citys." After a consonant, y → ies: babies, cities.
✏️ Test Yourself
1. box
2. baby
3. leaf
4. foot
📒 Words to learn
Loafer (n)
Balochi
آڈال
Urdu
نکما، لوفر
“The loafer sat on the park bench all day.”
Teach (v)
Balochi
سکارینگ
Urdu
سیکھانا
“Mom will teach us how to bake cookies.”
Step-son (n)
Balochi
چُکو
Urdu
سوتیلا بیٹا
“My step-son likes to play video games.”
Lame (n)
Balochi
لنگ
Urdu
لنگھڑا
“The lame dog had trouble walking.”
Liar (n)
Balochi
دُروگو
Urdu
جھوٹا
“It's not nice to be a liar and tell untrue things.”
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