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Adding s and es to words (plural of nouns and the third person singular of verbs) If the ending sounds like /s/ or /z/, it is spelt as s. If the ending sounds like / z/ and forms an extra syllable or beat in the word, it is spelt as es.
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cats |
Stray cats are often very thin.
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dogs |
Some dogs live outside in a kennel.
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spends |
A baby spends nine months in the womb.
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rocks |
You need strong footwear to walk over rocks.
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thanks |
Please convey my thanks to your boss.
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catches |
The cricketer got the other player out with one of his superb catches.
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