Plural of
activity
activities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Activity

8Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Activities

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "activity"

Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

Grammar Tips

  • Change -y to -ies when a consonant precedes it.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not simply add -s. Change -y to -ies.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is activity regular or irregular?

Activity is regular. It follows the -ies Conversion rule.

What verb pairs with activities?

Use plural verbs: "The activities are ready" (not "is ready").

Is activities the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural activities is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of activity

The word activity follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, activity becomes activities. This follows the -ies Conversion pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why activity becomes activities helps with spelling and pronunciation. Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

When using activities in writing, remember that it functions as a plural noun in sentences. It pairs with plural verbs and pronouns. For example: "The activities are ready" (not "is ready"). This subject-verb agreement is essential for grammatical correctness.