Free Plural Noun Flashcards – Regular and Irregular

Use these printable plural noun flashcards to help students learn the difference between regular and irregular plural forms. These cards are great for beginner English learners and ESL kids practicing words like apples, books, and cars, as well as irregular plurals like men, mice, and children.

About These Plural Noun Flashcards

This set includes 16 plural noun flashcards, with 8 regular plural nouns and 8 irregular plural nouns.
Words featured in the regular set are: apples, pencils, crayons, books, boxes, buses, dishes, and cars.
The irregular set includes: men, women, children, mice, feet, teeth, people, and fish.

Ways to Use These Flashcards

These plural noun flashcards can be used for fun, low-prep grammar activities that help students practice and remember plural forms. Here are two simple ways to use them in class:

• Sorting Activity
  Give each group of students a full set of the 16 flashcards. Then, challenge them to sort the cards into two categories: regular and irregular plural nouns. Be sure to review the basic plural noun rules before starting to help them decide which card goes where. This is a great way to reinforce grammar concepts while getting students working together.
• Plural Noun Race
  Give each student a full set of flashcards and have them place them facedown on their desks. Then, call out the singular form of one of the nouns. Students must quickly search for and flip over the correct plural form. This game helps with vocabulary recall and encourages students to make quick connections between singular and plural noun forms.
• See our teacher’s guide on How to Teach Plural Nouns for more useful tips on teaching this grammar point in class.