Plural

The plural of “boss” is bosses. Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so boss becomes bosses.

The plural of “life” is lives. Some nouns that end in fe change the f to v and add -s: life becomes lives.

“Clergy” is a group noun. It names many priests and ministers at once, so the word itself stays clergy.

The plural of “order” is orders. Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and order follows this rule.

The plural of “cowboy” is cowboys. When a vowel comes before the final y, just add -s: cowboys.

The plural of “ivy” is ivies. When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: ivies.

The plural of “church” is churches. Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so church becomes churches.

The plural of “niche” is niches. Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and niche follows this rule.

The plural of “son” is sons. Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and son follows this rule.

The plural of “sentry” is sentries. When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: sentries.