We form the regular plural of English nouns by adding -s or -es. For example: dog => dogs ; box => boxes etc.
Irregular plurals are exceptions to this general rule. Let's see the different types with their most common examples below.
1. Changing the vowel
| singular | plural |
|---|---|
| man | men |
| woman | women |
| mouse | mice |
| louse | lice |
| foot | feet |
| tooth | teeth |
| goose | geese |
2. Adding -(r)en
Child => children ; ox => oxen
3. Changing the last consonant
In most cases the change is from -f to -ves. For example: knife => knives.
| singular | plural |
|---|---|
| calf | calves |
| half | halves |
| knife | knives |
| leaf | leaves |
| life | lives |
| loaf | loaves |
| shelf | shelves |
| thief | thieves |
| wife | wives |
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