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Changing nouns from singular to plural using the suffix "-es"

I can turn nouns from singular to plural when I add the suffix -es to words ending in 'sh', 'ch', 'ss' and 'x'.

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Changing nouns from singular to plural using the suffix "-es"

I can turn nouns from singular to plural when I add the suffix -es to words ending in 'sh', 'ch', 'ss' and 'x'.

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Key learning points

  1. For words ending in "sh", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
  2. For words ending in "ch", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
  3. For words ending in "ss", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
  4. For words ending in "x", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
  5. How to spell the curriculum word: promise.

Keywords

  • Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning

  • Plural - more than one

  • Singular - only one

  • Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

  • Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing

Common misconception

Pupils may think the ending is spelt how it sounds: 'iz'.

Show pupils that the ending is spelt with the suffix -es, even though it can sound different.


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Say the nouns in sentences to help pupils hear what sounds correct. If the children don't know the correct word for a plural, they will not be able to spell it.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Identify the nouns.
run
have
Correct answer: book
Correct answer: library
smile
Q2.
Select the plural common nouns.
carry
Correct answer: flowers
school
Correct answer: buses
claps
Q3.
When do we remove the 'y' and add '-ies' when using the suffix '-es'?
Correct answer: when the root word ends in 'y' after a consonant
when the root words ends in 'e'
when the root word ends in two consonant letters
when the root word ends in a digraph including a 'y'
Q4.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: At the weekend, the little boy went to two partees.
partyies
partyes
partys
Correct answer: parties
Q5.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Pass me the kees.
keyes
keyz
Correct answer: keys
keyies
Q6.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Izzy loves eating berrees.
berrys
beries
Correct answer: berries
berreys

6 Questions

Q1.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I will grant you three wishies.
wishs
Correct answer: wishes
wisheis
wishis
Q2.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The beachs were crowded with people.
beachs
beechies
Correct answer: beaches
beechis
Q3.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I can't find my glassis.
glass's
glases
Correct answer: glasses
glasis
Q4.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I could hear foxs last night.
foxis
foxies
fokses
Correct answer: foxes
Q5.
Match the nouns to the rule that applies when a suffix is added to make them plural.
Correct Answer:tray - trays,Keep the 'y' and add '-s'.
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Keep the 'y' and add '-s'.

Correct Answer:family - families,Remove the 'y' and add '-ies'.
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Remove the 'y' and add '-ies'.

Correct Answer:lunch - lunches,If the word ends in ‘sh’, ‘ch’, ‘ss’ or ‘x’, add '-es'.
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If the word ends in ‘sh’, ‘ch’, ‘ss’ or ‘x’, add '-es'.

Correct Answer:star - stars,Just add '-s'.
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Just add '-s'.

Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: She kept her promiss.
Correct Answer: promise, Promise

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