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What is the rule for making plurals of words ending in constant and ey?

Here's the breakdown of plural rules for words ending in consonants and "ey":

Words Ending in Consonants:

* General Rule: Add "-s" to form the plural.

* Examples:

* cat → cats

* book → books

* chair → chairs

Words Ending in "ey":

* General Rule: Add "-s" to form the plural.

* Examples:

* key → keys

* monkey → monkeys

* alley → alleys

Exceptions:

* Words ending in a consonant followed by "y": Change the "y" to "i" and add "-es".

* Examples:

* baby → babies

* fly → flies

* story → stories

Important Note:

* If the word ending in "ey" has a vowel before the "y", add "-s" as usual.

* Examples:

* boy → boys

* toy → toys

* valley → valleys

Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore any specific cases!

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