Make grammar practice fun with this Plural Noun Endings Card Game! Designed to help students master the rules of changing singular nouns to plural nouns, this game is perfect for ESL, EFL, and ELL classrooms. Students will practice regular and irregular plural forms while enjoying a familiar game format inspired by UNO. Great for small group activities, literacy centers, or classroom grammar review, this low-prep game makes learning interactive and engaging.
How It Works
Players take turns matching cards by color or number, but before placing a card, they must correctly change the singular noun into its plural form. With categories covering -s, -es, -ies, -ves, and irregular plural spellings, students get repeated exposure to common patterns and tricky exceptions. Special playing cards such as Skip, Reverse, Wild, and Draw 2 keep the game exciting and competitive.
What’s Included
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80 Singular Noun Cards covering:
- 31 Add +s (alien → aliens)
- 20 Add +es (branch → branches)
- 12 Drop the -y, add +ies (strawberry → strawberries)
- 5 Change the -f to -ves (loaf → loaves)
- 10 Irregular Spellings (foot → feet)
- 16 Playing Cards (Skip, Reverse, Draw 2, Wild)
- Printable directions for easy setup
Why Teachers Love It
- Perfect for reinforcing plural noun spelling rules in a fun way
- Encourages speaking, reading, and spelling practice
- Low-prep: just print, laminate, and play
- Great for differentiated instruction and mixed-ability groups
Also Available on TpT
View this resource in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop here: Plural Noun Endings Card Game – Practice -s, -es, -ies, -ves, and irregulars
Pair It With This Resource
For even more grammar fun, pair this card game with my Past Tense Verbs Board Game . Together, these resources give students hands-on practice with essential grammar skills like plural nouns and verb tenses, making review sessions both fun and effective.