Spelling Rules | Adding 'es' to Words

This video tutorial explains the spelling rules for adding -s and -es to form plurals and present tense verbs. It highlights when to use -es for words ending in -ch, -sh, -s, -x, or -z, and provides examples like beaches, wishes, and buses. Additionally, it covers exceptions such as goes, does, potatoes, and tomatoes.

What is the general rule for forming the plural of a noun?

• Add -s to the end of the word

• Add -es to the end of the word

• Double the last letter and add -s

• Change the last letter to -i

Which of the following words requires adding -es to form its plural?

• Cat

• Dog

• Beach

• Light

If a word ends with -sh, what should be added to make it plural?

• Add -s

• Add -es

• Add -ed

• Add -ies

Which of the following words is an exception to the general pluralization rule and requires -es?

• Walk

• Jump

• Run

• Go

How do you form the plural of 'potato'?

• Potatoe

• Potato's

• Potatoes

• Potatos