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Adding '-es' to nouns ending in 'y'

Suffixes

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn certain spelling rules associated with suffixes. Pupils will learn how the addition of a suffix can affect the grammar of a word, for example by changing its word class or tense.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to turn nouns that end in 'y' into plurals.

Key Notes

  • A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
  • Adding '-s' or '-es' to a noun creates a plural.
  • The 'y' is changed to 'i' before '-es' is added.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • singular: only one
  • plural: more than one
  • noun: a naming word
  • suffix: a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may think that all nouns can be made plural by adding an 's'.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. Adding '-s' or '-es' to a noun creates a plural.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'singular'

only one.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may think that all nouns can be made plural by adding an 's'. Correction: Remind pupils that there are some other ways to show more than one, such as one goose, two geese or one child, two children.

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