Words That Follow "X Add ES" Pattern:
* Words ending in "ch", "sh", "x", "s", or "z": These words add "es" to form the plural.
* Examples:
* box -> boxes
* church -> churches
* wish -> wishes
* bus -> buses
* quiz -> quizzes
Why This Happens
* Pronunciation: Adding just "s" to these words would make them difficult to pronounce. For example, "boxs" would sound awkward. The extra "e" helps maintain a clear, separate sound.
Other Pluralization Rules
* Most words: Add "s" to the singular form. (e.g., cat -> cats, book -> books)
* Words ending in "y" preceded by a consonant: Change "y" to "ies". (e.g., baby -> babies, story -> stories)
* Words ending in "f" or "fe": Change "f" or "fe" to "ves". (e.g., leaf -> leaves, knife -> knives)
* Irregular Plurals: Some words have irregular plural forms that don't follow any rules (e.g., man -> men, child -> children)
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions about plural formation in English!