The plural of words ending in CONSONANT + y = 'ies'. The plural of words ending in VOWEL + y = 's'.
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lady |
The lady wore a red hat.
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ladies |
The ladies were wearing funny hats.
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boy |
The boy ate some cake.
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boys |
Alan is a boy's name.
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baby |
The baby gave a loud wail.
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babies |
Babies are dependent on their mothers for food.
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puppy |
Your new puppy is adorable.
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puppies |
Puppies are usually excitable.
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key |
I have misplaced my door key again.
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keys |
Fred can never find his car keys.
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donkey |
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
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donkeys |
You sometimes see donkeys at the seaside.
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holiday |
I have some holiday pay due to me.
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holidays |
Find the best holidays in our new brochure.
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jelly |
Frog spawn looks like jelly.
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jellies |
Her favourite sweets were the fruit-flavoured jellies.
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