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Study the word list: Non-statutory words: adding -s and -es

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.

	cats	Stray cats are often very thin.
	dogs	Some dogs live outside in a kennel.
	spends	A baby spends nine months in the womb.
	rocks	You need strong footwear to walk over rocks.
	thanks	Please convey my thanks to your boss.
	catches	The cricketer got the other player out with one of his superb catches.

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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

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cats

dogs

spends

rocks

thanks

catches

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