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Year 1 - Plurals that end in es

Some words change when you make more than one. Learn when to add es, then practise spelling plurals that sound a bit “hissy” at the end.

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Fascinating Fact:

Dish becomes dishes, and church becomes churches.

In KS1 English Spelling, pupils learn how to make plurals, which means more than one. Some words add s, but words ending in sounds like s, sh, ch, x or z usually add es because it is easier to say and spell.

Key Terms

Singular: One of something, like one cat.
Plural: More than one, like two cats.
Ending sound: The last sound you hear in a word, which can help you choose s or es.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

When do you add es to make a plural in Year 1 spelling?

You usually add es when a word ends in s, ss, sh, ch, x or z. The extra e helps the word sound right, like bus to buses and fox to foxes.

Why do some plural words need es instead of s?

Some words are hard to say with only s at the end because the ending sound is already “hissy”. Adding es makes an extra sound, so the plural is clearer when you read it aloud.

What are some examples of plurals that end in es?

Examples include box to boxes, brush to brushes, match to matches, and buzz to buzzes. The word changes because you add es to show there is more than one.

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