okay so i have to write a paragraph explanation of plural nouns ending in "o". and i dont know how to explain the rule and i dont even know the rule either.
like how come halo the plural version of it is halos and volcano the plural version of it is volcanoes.
and if you know where to get it by any chance can you send me the link too. thanks (:
2007-10-29 08:00:18 · 2 answers · asked by Jenn 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Some nouns ending in o are pluralized with an "s," while others call for "es." These words must be memorized, because there is no simple rule to explain the differences.
Most nouns ending in o preceded by a consonant also form their plurals by adding -es (pronounced [z]):
hero heroes
potato potatoes
volcano volcanoes
but not all.
The following are among those that add s only
canto solo piano lasso
halo memento albino sirocco
Special Note:
Most nouns ending in o preceded by a vowel is formed into a plural by adding - s.
Example: folio, folios; cameo; cameos; studio, studios; portfolio, portfolios
2007-10-29 08:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://www.mcwdn.org/grammar/endso.html
it has lots of pretty pictures
2007-10-29 15:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by kelby_lake 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋