Plurals: -s and -es

For grown-ups: this lesson in words

Years 1 and 2 · English

Plurals: -s and -es: I can add s or es to make plurals.

1. Here is 1 cat. Just one is singular.

   Here are 3 cats. More than one is plural.

   Picture: Singular: 1 cat and plural: 3 cats.

2. To make cat plural, we add s.

   cat + s = cats

   Picture: The root word "cat" and the suffix "s" join to make "cats".

3. Your turn: Which one is plural?

   Choose one:

   • 1 dog: 1 dog.
   • 4 dogs: 4 dogs.

   Answer

   The answer: 4 dogs

   4 dogs is more than one, so it is plural.

   Picture: Plural: 4 dogs.

Words to know

singular:

Just one thing, like 1 cat.

plural:

More than one thing, like 3 cats.

doing word:

A word for what someone does, like kicks or buzzes.