Question

• Some nouns have irregular plurals that do not follow regular plural

rules. They are either based on their own rules or do not follow a rule at
all and must be memorized.
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Irregular plurals may involve changing the f to a v and adding -es in
words that end in -f or -fe, changing a middle vowel sound and spelling,
and using different endings.
• In addition, irregular plurals may involve making no change to a word
(such as deer/deer) or using a completely new word altogether
(person/people).
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• Collective nouns are words that name groups of people, places, or
things, such as class or army.
Rewrite the sentences below correcting mistakes in plurals.
1. The pack of wolfes included males, femals, and cubs.
2. My foots and calfs are sore from walking on the trails yesterday.
3. The womans entered the room even though they were afraid of the mouses.
4. How many chevs are needed for the feast this weekend?
5. The trouts are passing through these riveres at this time of year.

Answer 1

Irregular plurals involve changing the f to a v, changing vowel sounds and spelling, and using different endings. Collective nouns name groups of people, places, or things.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct plural forms of the given sentences are:

1. The pack of wolves included males, females, and cubs.
2. My feet and calves are sore from walking on the trails yesterday.
3. The women entered the room even though they were afraid of the mice.
4. How many chefs are needed for the feast this weekend?
5. The trout are passing through these rivers at this time of year.

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