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Irregular Plural Forms of Nouns - Coggle Diagram
Irregular Plural Forms of Nouns
🔹 1. Definition
Deviate from the standard "-s"/"-es" plural rule
Must be learned individually
🔹 2. Common Irregular Patterns
a. Vowel Change
man → men
woman → women
tooth → teeth
foot → feet
b. Word Structure Change
child → children
ox → oxen
mouse → mice
goose → geese
c. No Change (Same Form)
sheep → sheep
deer → deer
fish → fish
d. Unique Irregular Forms
person → people
cactus → cacti
fungus → fungi
🔹 3. Usage in Contexts
a. Everyday Conversations
“The children are playing outside.”
“We saw some deer in the woods.”
b. Professional/Academic Language
“The data were analyzed.”
“The criteria must be met.”
c. Family and Social Settings
parents, children, people, teeth, feet
🔹 4. Comparison: Regular vs. Irregular Plurals
🔹 4. Comparison – Regular vs. Irregular Plurals
Formation
Regular: Add “-s” or “-es” to the noun
Irregular: Change internal structure, spelling, or form completely
Predictability
Regular: Follows consistent and predictable rules
Irregular: Follows no fixed pattern; varies by word
Examples
Regular: cats, books, houses
Irregular: men, children, teeth
Spelling Changes
Regular: Minimal or no change to the root word
Irregular: Often involves major changes in the word’s spelling
Learning Method
Regular: Rule-based learning
Irregular: Requires memorization and practice
Frequency
Regular: More common in general vocabulary
Irregular: Less common, but includes many high-frequency words
🔹 5. Reinforcement Activities
a. Writing Practice
Create sentences using irregular plurals
b. Interactive Games
Memory Match
Irregular Plural Bingo
Word Scramble
Role-Play & Charades
Scavenger Hunt
Digital Quizzes
c. Dialogues and Conversations
Use irregular plurals in everyday scenarios