Plural Rule 2: Add Suffix -ES to Nouns Ending in CH, SH , Z ,S & X to Make Plurals. Rap Song

Adding -ES is the second English plural rule and is used when nouns end in CH, SH, Z, S or X. When we add -ES, it changes the meaning from one to more than one. This rule also applies to verbs ending in S, X, SH, CH or Z to make them third person verbs for he, she, and it. Don't apply this spelling rule if the CH is making a 'k" sound. This plural rule applies to many nouns but remember there are 7 plural rules in total, so keep learning them all. The 7 Plural Rules 1. Just add –S. 2. Add -ES to words ending in CH,SH,Z,S or X. 3. Change the Y to an I and add -ES. 4. Drop the F or FE, add -VES. 5. Base word ends in O, sometimes –S, sometimes -ES. 6. Use the same word. (defective nouns) 7. Use a different word. (irregular plurals, Latin plurals)