Plural words in English
These words can sometimes be confusing.12 total reviews
Comment from bob cullen
Firstly, allow me to quote my scholastic qualifications. I regularly failed both spelling and English examinations. But I excelled in bad behaviour, badder spelling and truancy. My mother was a fabulous cook of unusual dishes including octopus and platypus. She'd catch them, skin them and cook them by mincing their flesh and then stuffing the minced flesh into a pastry dish then serving them as a variety of meat pie, octopie and platypie. So that's they're so called.
I always preferred writing fiction.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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Firstly, allow me to quote my scholastic qualifications. I regularly failed both spelling and English examinations. But I excelled in bad behaviour, badder spelling and truancy. My mother was a fabulous cook of unusual dishes including octopus and platypus. She'd catch them, skin them and cook them by mincing their flesh and then stuffing the minced flesh into a pastry dish then serving them as a variety of meat pie, octopie and platypie. So that's they're so called.
I always preferred writing fiction.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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Bob, this is way too funny and I enjoyed it very much. I am so glad that you like it men ocotpi and minced platypie.
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed your poem. I've heard other countries think the English language is confusing. That's a good question you asked at the end. Love the octopus. Great job
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I enjoyed your poem. I've heard other countries think the English language is confusing. That's a good question you asked at the end. Love the octopus. Great job
Comment Written 17-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank you so very much for your kind review. I appreciate it. Have a good day.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
What a funny poem about the English language. It has so many exceptions that makes the language harder but more interesting. I think it should be a period after "lie" and "w" should be capital in "Would". Otherwise it's a little confusing for me to read.
Well done.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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What a funny poem about the English language. It has so many exceptions that makes the language harder but more interesting. I think it should be a period after "lie" and "w" should be capital in "Would". Otherwise it's a little confusing for me to read.
Well done.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review my work and such a nice comment.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I have never learnt a second language but I have heard others say how confusing English is, and you've given a good example in your poem, Patricia. I love the unique little platypi.
Nice one,
cheers,
valda1
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I have never learnt a second language but I have heard others say how confusing English is, and you've given a good example in your poem, Patricia. I love the unique little platypi.
Nice one,
cheers,
valda1
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I am always grateful when I get such a nice review this from you.
Comment from Wendy G
You are right - English is a very confusing language with its lack of consistency between spelling and pronunciation. Interestingly, both ocopi and platypi are actually correct, although less common in usage. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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You are right - English is a very confusing language with its lack of consistency between spelling and pronunciation. Interestingly, both ocopi and platypi are actually correct, although less common in usage. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank you for taking the time to review my work and they be such a nice come appreciate it very much.
Comment from jim vecchio
English is such a confusing language. So many contradictions to learn. Why is it "through" and why is it "cough"? You could make a whole sonnet about this! Thanks for this amusing post!
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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English is such a confusing language. So many contradictions to learn. Why is it "through" and why is it "cough"? You could make a whole sonnet about this! Thanks for this amusing post!
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much for stopping by and reviewing my work I appreciate it
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It's always worth stopping by your writing!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Both octopuses and octopi are acceptable and platypus and platypi are also correct. A fun post Patricia, I love these plurals, you made me smile, love Dolly x x x x
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Both octopuses and octopi are acceptable and platypus and platypi are also correct. A fun post Patricia, I love these plurals, you made me smile, love Dolly x x x x
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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With gratitude in my heart and wish to thank you for a very, very nice review.
Comment from Mark Jackson
I am sure you know the answer to this already but I can't resist; yes and no. I really love the fact that we have quite obscure plurals but they are going out of fashion and will not be with us for much longer. I love this fun and playful poem.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I am sure you know the answer to this already but I can't resist; yes and no. I really love the fact that we have quite obscure plurals but they are going out of fashion and will not be with us for much longer. I love this fun and playful poem.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much for your very kind review. I appreciate it and yes, I was not sure about what the plural of those words was until I looked it up.
Comment from fm wright
I love the humor as well as the grammar lesson. I like the way it rhymes. It rolls off the tongue easily when read aloud. The picture is absolutely perfect with it. Thanks so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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I love the humor as well as the grammar lesson. I like the way it rhymes. It rolls off the tongue easily when read aloud. The picture is absolutely perfect with it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thank you for your fun review. I appreciate it very much. I am glad you enjoyed the humor of this.
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Entertaining yet educational. I figure one can't beat that.
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
LOL Patricia, this was so cute! and you're right. It does stand to reason that those would be the plurals of the two animal mentioned. The artwork is adorable as well. Nicely done and very creative.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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LOL Patricia, this was so cute! and you're right. It does stand to reason that those would be the plurals of the two animal mentioned. The artwork is adorable as well. Nicely done and very creative.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thank you for taking the time to stop by reading this work and enjoying it. Thank you for your review.
