
When a word ends in ch, s, sh, x, or z, you can turn it into a plural by adding the letters -es. For example, arch becomes arches and brush becomes brushes
How many of these plurals can you spell?
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arches |
The church had beautiful arches.
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churches |
Some churches use incense in their rites.
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latches |
Since the break in, we have added two more latches to our door.
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stitches |
Mark needed seven stitches in his arm.
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biases |
The case was infamous for the biases of several members of the jury.
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dresses |
Spotted dresses look fabulous in the summer.
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grasses |
We have several different grasses growing in the garden.
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trespasses |
The farmer reported three trespasses in one week.
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brushes |
The stable girl used three different brushes to groom her horse.
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clashes |
We heard three cymbal clashes.
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crashes |
There were three crashes this morning because of the ice.
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washes |
We put on several washes to get through the laundry pile.
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boxes |
I have lots of empty boxes.
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foxes |
There are many foxes in my garden.
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influxes |
Various cities have reported large influxes of tourists.
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taxes |
The Romans made everyone pay their taxes.
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waltzes |
Cinderella and the Prince danced eight waltzes at the ball.
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