Plurals

Question 1

How are compound nouns changed to the plural?

Answer 1

• the last word is given the plural

E.g. Travel- agents, boy-friends, break-ins

Question 2

How are words contain a preposition changed to the plural form?

Answer 2

-the word before the prepostion takes the plural

E.g. sisters-in-law, runners-up, hangers-on, lookers-on

Question 3

How are initials and abbreviations changed to plural?

Answer 3

-simple and an s

E.g. MPs, VIPs, pgs

*note: find more on page 22