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English
Quarter 1–Module 7:
Using Plural of Regular Nouns
by Adding /s/ or /es/

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Roda C. Bondoc

Editor: Ekzer Anne Vinzent C. Ramos
Reviewers: June D. Cunanan, EPS-1
Jenny Rose R. Santos
Layout Artist: Froilan G. Isip

Management Team Zenia G. Mostoles EdD, CESO V, SDS

Leonardo C. Canlas EdD CESE, ASDS
Rowena T. Quiambao CESE, ASDS
Celia R. Lacanlale PhD, CID Chief
Arceli S. Lopez PhD, SGOD Chief
June D. Cunanan EPS- English
Ruby M. Jimenez PhD, EPS-LRMDS

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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the English 3 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Using Plural of Regular Nouns by Adding /s/ or /es/!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators from public institutions to assist you, the
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards
set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal,
social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided
and independent learning activities at their own pace and time.
Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed
21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this
box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help
you in guiding the learners.

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use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners'
progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
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learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
Please help the learners in sharing their ideas and knowledge from
their experiences so that there will be collaboration and learning
will be easy.
Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the
learners the value of honesty.
For the Learner:
Welcome to the English 3 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Using Plural of Regular Nouns by Adding /s/ or /es/!
This module is a lesson about using plural of regular nouns by
adding /s/ or /es/ to the end of the singular. Nouns form their
plural in different ways. Most nouns form their plural by adding -s
to the words like dog-dogs. But not all nouns may be pluralized by
adding -s. Some nouns follow different rule to form their plural.
Nouns ending in s, ss, sh, ch, x, and z form the plural by adding -es
to the words. The nouns lenses, wishes, benches, taxes, and buzzes
are nouns in plural form.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own
pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of
the learning resource while being an active learner.
NOTE:
Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering
the activities.

What I Need to Know

This module provides activities that will help you how to make
regular nouns into plural. The activities provided will teach you
more about the rules in making regular nouns plural.
Nouns are words and can be found everywhere. These are
words that name people, things, places, animals, and events.
 Learning plural nouns will help you use the right word in
speaking, reading, and writing.
It will also widen your vocabulary as you learned new words
which will help you think and learn about the world.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. distinguish between singular and plural nouns;

2. make regular nouns plural by adding -s or -es;
3. use plural form of nouns ending in -s or -es in simple sentences;
4. show understanding of the meaning of words; and
5. identify plural form of nouns ending in -s or -es through pictures.

What I Know

Write the correct plural form of the noun in parentheses to

complete each sentence.

1. She brought free __________ to our great frontliners. (sandwich)

2. _________________ cover the nose and mouth and have ear
loops. (Face mask)
3. _____________________ are open during health crisis. (Hospital)
4. There is no need for quarantine _______________ in the General
Community Quarantine areas. (pass)
5. President Duterte is used in making ________________ for the
public on the COVID-19 pandemic. (speech)
Lesson
Using Plural of Regular Nouns by
7 Adding /s/ or /es/

A plural noun indicates more than one person, thing, animal,

place, or idea. To make regular nouns plural, add -s to the end. If
the singular noun ends in s, ss, sh, ch, x, and z, add -es to the end
to make it plural.

What’s In

Write S if the picture shows singular and P if the picture shows

plural. Write your answer on the space before the number.

___________1.

___________2.

___________3.

___________4.

___________5.
 Notes to the Teacher
The teacher must consider the prerequisite skills needed in the
development of this competency including the schema or background
knowledge which may reinforce learning. This module will help the learners
bridge the gap of learning to attain mastery of the lesson in its spiral
progression.

What’s New
Complete the poem by filling in the blanks with the plural
form of the highlighted nouns.

There once was a boy named Mark

Who has a friend named Clark
Mark buys anything in one
While Clark buys things more than one

Mark bought one ball

Clark bought four ______________
Mark bought one scooter
Clark bought three _____________

Mark bought one watch

Clark bought six _______________
Mark bought one lunch box
Clark bought eight _____________

Mark bought one computer

Clark bought two ______________
It’s a fun thing to shop with friends
But always remember to spend less
 What is It
Singular nouns can be changed to plural nouns. Most
nouns form their plural by adding -s to the words like kings and
queens. But nouns ending in s, ss, sh, ch, x, and z form their plural
by adding -es to the words like classes and inches.

Check the box of the correct plural form of the following nouns.
1. peach Peachs Peaches
2. bird Birds Birdes
3. school Schools Schools
4. quiz Quizs Quizzes
5. stitch Stichs Stitches

What’s More

Guided Practice 1
Use the word list below. Choose the correct plural noun to
complete each sentence.

Doctors Ambulances
Patients
Wheelchairs Crutches

1. ________________ are special vans used to transport sick

people to the hospital.

2. ________________ are persons who cure people suffering from

illness and help them get better by giving medicines.
 3. ________________ are two long sticks that are placed under
arms to help you walk if you have foot or leg injury.

4. ________________ are persons who are given medical

attention by a doctor.

5. ________________ are special chairs with wheels for somebody

who cannot walk as a result of illness, injury or disability.

Guided Assessment 1

Write the names of the pictures to complete the sentences.

1. Stories about ________________ are her

favorites.

2. Mother buys me __________________.

There is a wide choice of _____________ in the

3. library.

4. He wiped the ________________ with a cloth.

5. The _______________ hopped away.

Independent Activity 1

Fill in the blank with the correct plural form of nouns in each
number.

1. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet are the
seven ______________ of the rainbow.

2. Jayson Castro and Marc Pingris are Filipino PBA ______________.

3. Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, and Bamboo are the ___________

on the show “The Voice Kids”.

4. Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel are fairy tale ___________.

5. English, Science, and Mathematics are his favorite ____________.

Independent Assessment 1

Fill in each blank with the correct missing letter to complete

the words.

1. coverings that you wear on your head

__ a __ s

2. you play for fun

g __ m __ __

3. persons in a circus who wear funny clothes and make

people laugh
__ l __ __ n __

4. musical instruments with six strings that you play in your finger
__ u i __ __ r __

5. buildings used for worship

__ h __ r __ __ e __
 Independent Activity 2

Write the correct plural form of each noun in the

parentheses to complete the sentences.

(cup) 1. Grandmother poured out three _______ of tea.

(boss) 2. Two _________ will handle the new project.
(fox) 3. Where do _________ live?
(hairbrush) 4. The girls took their _________ from their bags.
(beach) 5. Summer is the best time to go to the _______.

Independent Assessment 2
Look at each picture. Then write the correct plural form to
complete each phrase on your answer sheet.

1. three yellow _______________

2. dirty _____________________

3. ____________________ for sale

4. big and small _______________

5. growing ___________________

What I Have Learned

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

Nouns form the plural in different ways. Most nouns form the
plural by adding ______to the words like girl becomes _______.
Some nouns follow different rule to form their plural. Nouns ending
in s, ss, sh, ch, x, and z form the plural by adding _______to the
words like eyelash becomes______ and shoebox becomes _____.

What I Can Do

Change the underlined nouns into plural form. Write your

answers inside the box.

1. Protect yourself against virus.

2. Take 8 to 10 glass of water daily.

 3. Avoid going to crowded place.

4. Wash your hand often.

5. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.

Assessment

Write the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. ______________ have eight legs.

2. Grandma likes these beautiful _______________.

3. The woodcutter has two ______________.

4. Alexa has soft ____________________.

5. An artist uses ___________ in painting.

 Additional Activities

Change the underlined words to plural form. Rewrite the

sentences on the space provided.

1. The bus were delayed for two hours.

____________________________________________________

2. Gas are fluids.

____________________________________________________

3. Misha, Nikki, and Danielle are best friend.

_____________________________________________________

4. Can you help him move the box?

_____________________________________________________

5. Some animal are afraid of humans.

_____________________________________________________
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References
What I can Do What's More What I Know What Is It
1. viruses 1. sandwiches 1.
2. glasses Guided P1 Guided A1 peaches
3. places 1. Ambulances 1. witches 2. Face masks 2. birds
4. hands 2. Doctors 2. dresses 3. Hospitals 3. schools
5. fruits 3.Crutches 3. books 4. passes 4. quizzes
Assessment 4. Patients 4. tables 5. speeches 5. stitches
1.Spiders 5. Wheelchairs 5. frogs
2.flowers What’s In What I Have
3. axes Independent A1 Learned
4. pillows Independent A1 1. P 1. s
5. brushes 1. colors 1. hats 2. S 2. girls
Additional Activities 2. players 2. games 3. S 3. es
1.The buses were delayed for 3. coaches 3. clowns 4. P 4.
two hours. 4.princesses 4. guitars eyelashes
2. Gases are fluids. 5.subjects 5. 5. P 5.
3. Misha, Nikki, and Danielle churches shoeboxes
are best friends.
4. Can you help him move Independent A2 What’s New
these boxes? Independent A2 1. balls
5. Some animals are afraid of 1. cups 1. 2. scooters
humans. bananas 3.watches
2. bosses 2. dishes 4. lunch boxes
Answer Key