Class 1 English - ICSE
One and Many (Singular and Plural)
The chapter 'One and Many (Singular and Plural)' introduces Class 1 ICSE students to the concept of quantity in English grammar. Children learn how to change a naming word (noun) from showing one object to showing many objects. For ICSE board preparation, this chapter builds a strong foundation in grammar rules, focusing heavily on adding 's' or 'es' to words. Mastery of this chapter helps young learners avoid common grammatical errors in sentence construction, spelling, and dictation tests, which are tested thoroughly in early school assessments and standard board-pattern examinations.
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Singular Nouns (One)
A singular noun names only one person, place, animal, or thing, such as 'cat', 'apple', or 'book'.
Plural Nouns (Many)
A plural noun names more than one person, place, animal, or thing, such as 'cats', 'apples', or 'books'.
Adding 's' for Plurals
Most naming words become plural simply by adding the letter 's' to the end, like turning 'ball' into 'balls'.
Adding 'es' for Plurals
Words that end with special letters like s, sh, ch, x, or z take 'es' at the end, such as changing 'box' to 'boxes'.
Irregular Plurals
Some words change their spelling completely instead of taking 's' or 'es', such as changing 'child' to 'children' or 'foot' to 'feet'.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In ICSE Class 1 English assessments, this chapter typically carries 5 to 10 marks. Common question types include matching singular words to their correct plurals, filling in the blanks with the correct form of the word, and rewriting sentences by changing underlined singular nouns into plural nouns.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do we add 'es' instead of 's' to make a plural?
We add 'es' when the singular word ends in letters like s, ss, sh, ch, x, or z, such as changing 'dish' to 'dishes'.
Do all words follow the rule of adding 's' or 'es'?
No, some special words change completely, like 'man' changing to 'men' or 'tooth' changing to 'teeth'.
What should I do if a word ends in 'y'?
If a word ends in a consonant followed by 'y', you remove the 'y' and add 'ies', like changing 'baby' to 'babies'.
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