Understanding Suffixes: Adding 's' and 'es'

The video tutorial explains the rules for adding suffixes S and ES to words, focusing on when to use each. It provides examples and practical exercises to help learners understand and apply these rules. The tutorial also offers resources for further practice.

What is the primary purpose of teaching suffixes 's' and 'es' to learners?

• To support their development in reading and spelling longer words

• To improve their handwriting

• To help them understand sentence structure

• To teach them new vocabulary

Which of the following words would use 'es' to form a plural?

• Box

• Dog

• Car

• Cat

Why is 'es' added to some words instead of just 's'?

• To change the word's meaning

• To add an extra syllable for clarity

• To make the word longer

• To make the word sound more formal

Which of the following endings requires adding 'es'?

• Words ending in 'sh'

• Words ending in 'b'

• Words ending in 'm'

• Words ending in 't'

What is a helpful method to remember when to add 'es'?

• Writing the rule in a notebook

• Creating a visual chart or chant

• Listening to a song

• Memorizing a list of words

In the word 'brushes', why is 'es' added?

• Because it is a noun

• Because it is a short word

• Because it is a verb

• Because it ends with 'sh'

What should you do after adding 's' or 'es' to a word?

• Read the entire word to ensure it sounds correct

• Ask someone else to read it

• Check if it changes the word's meaning

• Write it down multiple times

Which word would not require 'es' to be added?

• Dress

• World

• Fox

• Buzz

What is one effect of adding 'es' to a base word?

• It makes the word informal

• It makes the word shorter

• It adds an extra syllable

• It changes the word's tense

Where can learners find additional resources for practice?

• In a classroom

• In a library

• In a textbook

• In the video description