child
noun / A1 / rank 360
| Form | Value |
|---|---|
| singular | child |
| plural | children |
Examples
- The child is reading a picture book.
- The children are practicing new words.
Common mistakes
- Use children, not childs, for the plural.
Printable collection
Common irregular plurals
Plural nouns that do not follow the default -s pattern.
Print note: Keep singular and plural side by side so learners stop writing childs or mouses.
Word form tables
mouse
noun / A2 / rank 2200
| Form | Value |
|---|---|
| singular | mouse |
| plural | mice |
Examples
- A mouse ran under the table.
- The story has three mice as characters.
Common mistakes
- Use mice for the animal plural; mouses is only used in some computer-device contexts.