Common Noun Mistakes: Pluralization Errors

Pluralization errors can occur when the wrong ending is added to a noun or when an irregular noun’s plural form is used incorrectly. Here are some common mistakes:

Adding the Wrong Ending

• Incorrect: I have two childs.
• Correct: I have two children.
• Incorrect: The boxes is heavy.
• Correct: The boxes are heavy.

Using the Wrong Irregular Plural Form

• Incorrect: I saw many mouses.
• Correct: I saw many mice.
• Incorrect: The mans are coming.
• Correct: The men are coming.

Practice Exercises:

1. I saw many (goose/geese).
2. The (woman/women) are talking.
3. I have two (child/children).
4. The (box/boxes) are heavy.
5. The (man/men) are coming.
6. I saw many (mouse/mice).
7. The (tooth/teeth) hurt.
8. I have two (foot/feet).
9. The (leaf/leaves) are green.
10. The (knife/knives) are sharp.

Answers:

1. geese
2. women
3. children
4. boxes
5. men
6. mice
7. teeth
8. feet
9. leaves
10. knives

Pluralization Practice

Identify the correct plural form in each sentence.

1. I saw many (goose/geese).
2. The (woman/women) are talking.
3. I have two (child/children).
4. The (box/boxes) are heavy.
5. The (man/men) are coming.
6. I saw many (mouse/mice).
7. The (tooth/teeth) hurt.
8. I have two (foot/feet).
9. The (leaf/leaves) are green.
10. The (knife/knives) are sharp.

Answers:

1. geese
2. women
3. children
4. boxes
5. men
6. mice
7. teeth
8. feet
9. leaves
10. knives