Year 3 - English
Changing nouns from singular to plural using the suffix "-es"
Writing -ed and -ing suffixes
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn certain spelling rules associated with -ed and -ing suffixes. Pupils learn how the addition of a suffix can affect the grammar of a word, particularly in relation to a word's tense.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to turn nouns from singular to plural when you add the suffix -es to words ending in 'sh', 'ch', 'ss' and 'x'.
Key Notes
- For words ending in "sh", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
- For words ending in "ch", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
- For words ending in "ss", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
- For words ending in "x", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
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Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think the ending is spelt how it sounds: 'iz'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
For words ending in "sh", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural. For words ending in "ch", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'suffix'
a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think the ending is spelt how it sounds: 'iz'. Correction: Show pupils that the ending is spelt with the suffix -es, even though it can sound different.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Applying all of the rules for the suffix "-ed" Study Guide
- Applying all of the rules for the suffix "-ing" Study Guide
- Changing nouns from singular to plural Study Guide
- Changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules Study Guide
- Practise and apply turning nouns from singular to plural Study Guide
- Practise and apply turning nouns from singular to plural using the suffix "-es" Study Guide
- Practise changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffix "-ed" Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffix "-ed", using alternative rules Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffix "-ing" Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffix "-ing", using alternative rules Study Guide
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