Twelve plural nouns that end in -s or -es. Your child learns when to add -es (after s, x, ch and sh sounds) and when a plain -s is enough, then practices with tracing, gap-fill sentences, unscrambling and a parent-read test.
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Completed: Spelling List 2: Plurals with -s and -es
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Work through the four parts in order. Say each word out loud as you write it.
A plural means more than one. Most words just add -s (cat → cats). If a word ends in s, x, ch or sh, we add -es so it is easier to say (box → boxes, dish → dishes). Trace and write each word, then underline the ending.
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