Singular and Plural of Nouns for Primary 6

Singular and Plural of Nouns – Primary 6 English Grammar

Subject: English Language (Grammar)

Class: Primary 6

Term: Second Term

Week: 3

Age: 10–11 years

Topic: Nouns

Sub-Topic: Singular and Plural of Nouns

Duration: 40 Minutes

Singular and Plural of Nouns for Primary 6

 

A clear Primary 6 lesson on singular and plural nouns with rules, examples, activities, and exam-ready questions.

Learn singular and plural of nouns for Primary 6 with simple rules, examples, activities, and evaluation questions. Easy and exam-ready.

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Explain the meaning of singular and plural nouns.
  2. Identify singular and plural nouns in sentences.
  3. Change singular nouns to plural correctly.
  4. Use plural nouns correctly in sentences.
  5. Apply basic plural rules without confusion.

Keywords (with Meanings)

  1. Noun – A naming word.
  2. Singular – One person, animal, place, or thing.
  3. Plural – More than one.
  4. –s – A letter added to form plural.
  5. –es – A plural ending for some nouns.
  6. Irregular noun – A noun that changes form.
  7. Vowel – Letters a, e, i, o, u.
  8. Consonant – All other letters.
  9. Sentence – A group of words with meaning.
  10. Rule – A guide that helps us learn correctly.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils can already:

  • Identify nouns.
  • Mention names of objects in the classroom.
  • Count objects from one to many.

Set Induction (Attention-Grabbing Story)

The teacher says:

“This morning, one pupil came early with one book.
Later, many pupils arrived with many books.
I saw one chair, then many chairs in the class.”

The teacher asks:

  • What word shows one?
  • What word shows many?

The teacher concludes:

“When a noun shows one, it is singular.
When it shows more than one, it is plural.”

Learning Resources and Materials

  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Real classroom objects (books, pens, chairs)
  • Flashcards with words

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher revises:

  • Meaning of a noun
  • Examples of nouns learnt last week

Embedded Core Skills

  • Reading
  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Word formation

Learning Materials

  • Pupils’ notebooks
  • Class note
  • Chalkboard examples

Reference Books

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work (English Language)
  • New Oxford Primary English
  • Brighter Grammar Series

Instructional Materials

  • Word charts
  • Object cards
  • Example sentences

CONTENT

Meaning of Singular and Plural Nouns

  • A singular noun names one person, animal, place, or thing.
  • A plural noun names more than one person, animal, place, or thing.

Examples (General List)

  • boy → boys
  • book → books
  • chair → chairs
  • class → classes
  • baby → babies
  • man → men
  • tooth → teeth
  • child → children
  • mango → mangoes
  • box → boxes

In-Depth Explanation of Singular and Plural Nouns

1. Singular Nouns

Definition

A singular noun shows one person, animal, place, or thing.

Examples

  1. boy
  2. girl
  3. book
  4. chair
  5. school

Sentences

  1. One boy is reading.
  2. The girl is smiling.
  3. I have one book.
  4. The chair is broken.
  5. Our school is neat.

2. Plural Nouns (Adding –s)

Rule

Most nouns form their plural by adding –s.

Examples

  1. boy → boys
  2. book → books
  3. pen → pens
  4. bag → bags
  5. teacher → teachers

Sentences

  1. The boys are playing.
  2. I bought two books.
  3. The pens are new.
  4. Her bags are heavy.
  5. The teachers arrived.

3. Plural Nouns (Adding –es)

Rule

Add –es to nouns ending in s, sh, ch, x, o.

Examples

  1. box → boxes
  2. bus → buses
  3. church → churches
  4. mango → mangoes
  5. brush → brushes

Sentences

  1. The boxes are full.
  2. Two buses stopped.
  3. Many churches are here.
  4. She bought mangoes.
  5. The brushes are clean.

4. Plural Nouns Ending in –y

Rule

If a noun ends in consonant + y, change y to i and add –es.

Examples

  1. baby → babies
  2. lady → ladies
  3. city → cities
  4. story → stories
  5. party → parties

Sentences

  1. The babies are crying.
  2. The ladies arrived early.
  3. Big cities are busy.
  4. She told many stories.
  5. The parties were fun.

5. Irregular Plural Nouns

Definition

Some nouns do not follow rules. They change form completely.

Examples

  1. man → men
  2. woman → women
  3. child → children
  4. tooth → teeth
  5. foot → feet

Sentences

  1. The men are working.
  2. The women are cooking.
  3. The children are learning.
  4. He brushed his teeth.
  5. My feet are tired.

Presentation Structure

  1. Teacher revises nouns.
  2. Teacher explains singular nouns.
  3. Teacher introduces plural nouns.
  4. Pupils give examples.
  5. Teacher corrects gently.

Teacher’s Activities

  • Shows one object and many objects.
  • Writes rules on the board.
  • Guides pupils through examples.
  • Asks oral questions.

Learners’ Activities

  • Observe objects.
  • Answer questions.
  • Change singular to plural.
  • Write examples.

Evaluation Questions (Fill in the Blanks)

Choose the correct option.

  1. One book, two ______.
    (a) book (b) books (c) bookes (d) booking
  2. Plural of baby is ______.
    (a) babys (b) babyes (c) babies (d) baby
  3. Man becomes ______.
    (a) mans (b) men (c) mens (d) man
  4. Box becomes ______.
    (a) boxs (b) boxes (c) box (d) boxing
  5. A noun that shows one is called ______.
    (a) plural (b) verb (c) singular (d) adjective
  6. Tooth becomes ______.
    (a) tooths (b) teeth (c) teath (d) tooth
  7. Chair becomes ______.
    (a) chairs (b) chair (c) chaires (d) chairing
  8. Child becomes ______.
    (a) childs (b) childrens (c) children (d) child
  9. Bus becomes ______.
    (a) buss (b) buses (c) bus (d) bussing
  10. More than one noun is called ______.
    (a) singular (b) plural (c) verb (d) tense

Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)

  1. What is a singular noun?
  2. What is a plural noun?
  3. Change boy to plural.
  4. Change city to plural.
  5. Give one irregular plural noun.
  6. Write the plural of woman.
  7. Write one sentence with books.
  8. What is the plural of mango?
  9. Change child to plural.
  10. Mention one plural rule.

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

  1. What does singular mean?
    It means one.
  2. What does plural mean?
    It means more than one.
  3. Do all plurals end with –s?
    No.
  4. Why do some nouns change fully?
    They are irregular.
  5. Is children correct?
    Yes.
  6. Is childs correct?
    No.
  7. Is books plural?
    Yes.
  8. Why do we add –es sometimes?
    Because of word endings.
  9. Is baby singular?
    Yes.
  10. Why must we learn plural rules?
    To write correctly.

Assessment

(10 short-answer questions — same as above.)

Conclusion

The teacher moves round, marks pupils’ work, corrects mistakes, and encourages improvement. Pupils are praised for effort and clarity.

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Singular and Plural of Nouns – In-Depth Explanation (Primary 6)

1. Meaning of Singular Nouns

Definition

A singular noun is a naming word that shows one person, animal, place, or thing.

How Pupils Should Think About It

If you can count it as one, then it is singular.

Examples

  1. boy
  2. girl
  3. book
  4. chair
  5. school

Sentences

  1. One boy is standing.
  2. The girl is singing.
  3. I have one book.
  4. The chair is broken.
  5. Our school is clean.

2. Meaning of Plural Nouns

Definition

A plural noun is a naming word that shows more than one person, animal, place, or thing.

How Pupils Should Think About It

If you can count two or more, then it is plural.

Examples

  1. boys
  2. girls
  3. books
  4. chairs
  5. schools

Sentences

  1. The boys are playing.
  2. Two girls are talking.
  3. I bought many books.
  4. The chairs are arranged.
  5. The schools are open.

**3. Forming Plural by Adding –s

Rule

Most nouns form their plural by adding –s to the singular noun.

Examples

  1. pen → pens
  2. bag → bags
  3. cup → cups
  4. shoe → shoes
  5. apple → apples

Sentences

  1. The pens are on the table.
  2. Her bags are heavy.
  3. Three cups are broken.
  4. My shoes are new.
  5. The apples are fresh.

4. Forming Plural by Adding –es

Rule

Add –es to nouns that end in s, sh, ch, x, or o.

Examples

  1. box → boxes
  2. bus → buses
  3. church → churches
  4. brush → brushes
  5. mango → mangoes

Sentences

  1. The boxes are full.
  2. Two buses arrived.
  3. Many churches are here.
  4. The brushes are clean.
  5. She bought mangoes.

**5. Nouns Ending in –y

Rule

If a noun ends with a consonant + y, change y to i and add –es.

Examples

  1. baby → babies
  2. lady → ladies
  3. city → cities
  4. story → stories
  5. party → parties

Sentences

  1. The babies are sleeping.
  2. The ladies are seated.
  3. Big cities are busy.
  4. She told many stories.
  5. The parties were exciting.

6. Nouns Ending in –y After a Vowel

Rule

If a noun ends with a vowel + y, just add –s.

Examples

  1. boy → boys
  2. toy → toys
  3. key → keys
  4. day → days
  5. monkey → monkeys

Sentences

  1. The boys are happy.
  2. Her toys are new.
  3. The keys are missing.
  4. These days are long.
  5. The monkeys are jumping.

7. Irregular Plural Nouns

Definition

Some nouns do not follow any plural rule.
They change their form completely.

Examples

  1. man → men
  2. woman → women
  3. child → children
  4. tooth → teeth
  5. foot → feet

Sentences

  1. The men are working.
  2. The women are cooking.
  3. The children are learning.
  4. He brushed his teeth.
  5. My feet are tired.

8. Nouns with the Same Singular and Plural Form

Definition

Some nouns remain the same in both singular and plural.

Examples

  1. sheep
  2. fish
  3. deer
  4. aircraft
  5. rice

Sentences

  1. One sheep is lost.
  2. Many sheep are grazing.
  3. I caught a fish.
  4. We saw many fish.
  5. Bags of rice arrived.

Classroom Memory Tip for Pupils

  • One → Singular
  • More than one → Plural
  • Add –s → Most nouns
  • Add –es → s, sh, ch, x, o
  • Change y to i + es → baby → babies
  • No rule → Irregular nouns

 

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