If a verb ends in 'ss' we must add an extra syllable 'es'
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bless |
The priest blessed the people.
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blesses |
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press |
Press on a cut to stop it bleeding.
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presses |
Mrs Nobles presses the modelling clay together to make it flat.
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hiss |
Did you hear the snake hiss?
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hisses |
The snake hisses.
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pass |
I hope I can pass my driving test.
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passes |
The train passes our house every hour.
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boss |
The boss said I'd done a great job.
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bosses |
Mum and Dad are the bosses of the house.
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actress |
The actress expressed a gamut of emotions.
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actresses |
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