Adding -s or -es to Verbs: Stretch (Year 1) | CGP Plus - Free Printable

Let’s work through Task 1 first.

The rule is:
- If the verb ends in a sound like “sssss” or “zzzzz”, just add s.
- If the verb ends in a sound like “iz”, add es.

Now let’s go word by word:

1. watch → ends with “ch” which sounds like “tch” — that’s not sss or zzz, but it does make an “iz” sound when you say “watches”. So we add es → *watches*

2. kiss → ends with “ss” → that’s the “sssss” sound → just add s → *kisses*? Wait — no! Actually, “kiss” already ends in double ‘s’, so adding ‘s’ makes it “kisses” — but according to the rule, if you hear “sssss”, you add only “s”. But wait — pronunciation matters. When you say “kiss + s”, it becomes “kisses” and the ending sounds like “iz”? Let me think again.

Actually, let’s clarify the rule properly based on how the worksheet teaches it:

Looking at the examples given:
- “catch” → “catches” (because “ch” makes an “iz” sound)
- The cat says “sssss” → meaning verbs ending in s, sh, ch, x, z usually take “es” because they make an extra syllable (“iz”)
Wait — actually, the worksheet simplifies it as:
> If you hear “sssss” or “zzzzz”, just add “s”.
> If you hear “iz”, add “es”.

But that seems backwards? Let me check real grammar:

Standard English rule:
- Add -s to most verbs: jump → jumps, read → reads, eat → eats
- Add -es to verbs ending in s, sh, ch, x, z: catch → catches, watch → watches, kiss → kisses, buzz → buzzes

Ah — here’s the key: The worksheet is using SOUND, not spelling.

So:
- “catch” → pronounced “kach-es” → ends in “iz” sound → add es
- “watch” → “wach-es” → “iz” sound → add es
- “kiss” → “kis-es” → “iz” sound → add es ← even though it ends in ‘ss’, the sound is “iz”
Wait — no! Actually, “kiss” + “s” = “kisses” — and the ending is pronounced “iz”? Yes! Because “ss” followed by “s” makes a hissing “iz” sound? Hmm.

Let me test each one carefully:

✔ catch → catches → “iz” sound → add es (given example)

✔ watch → watches → “iz” sound → add es

✔ kiss → kisses → “iz” sound → add es

✔ jump → jumps → “s” sound → add s

✔ read → reads → “z” sound? Wait — “read” ends in “d”, so “reads” is pronounced “reedz” — that’s a “z” sound, not “iz”. According to the rule: “If you hear zzzzz, just add s.” So “reads” → add s

✔ buzz → buzzes → “iz” sound → add es

✔ eat → eats → “ts” sound? No — “eats” is pronounced “ee-ts” — that’s a “s” sound? Actually, “eat” ends in “t”, so “eats” adds “s” → “ees” sound? Wait — no, “eats” is one syllable: /iːts/ — the ending is “s” sound, not “iz”. So add s

Wait — I think I’m overcomplicating. Let’s use the standard school rule taught at this level:

Verbs ending in:
- s, sh, ch, x, z → add es
- all others → add s

So:

- watch → ends in “ch” → add es → watches
- kiss → ends in “ss” → add es? Wait — “kiss” ends in “ss”, which is like “s” → should be es? Actually yes — “kiss” → “kisses” → because “ss” counts as ending in “s” sound.

Actually, let’s list them correctly:

Standard rule for third person singular:

Add -es if the verb ends in:
- s (e.g., pass → passes)
- sh (wash → washes)
- ch (watch → watches)
- x (fix → fixes)
- z (buzz → buzzes)
- o (go → goes) — sometimes

Otherwise, add -s

So applying that:

Task 1:

- catch → es → catches ✔ (example)
- watch → es → watches
- kiss → es → kisses (ends in “ss” → treat as “s”)
- jump → s → jumps
- read → s → reads
- buzz → es → buzzes (ends in “zz”)
- eat → s → eats

Yes, that matches standard grammar.

Now Task 2: Write a sentence for each picture using the verbs.

First two are done as examples:

1. Sam catches the ball when his friend throws it to him. → uses “catches”

2. The kangaroo at the zoo jumps around all day. → uses “jumps”

Third picture: Three kids watching TV with cartoon characters on screen.

We need to write a sentence using a verb from the list — probably “watch” since it fits.

So: The children watch cartoons every afternoon.

Or: They watch funny shows on television.

Make sure to use correct verb form — since subject is plural (“children”, “they”), we don’t add -s or -es! Wait — important point!

In Task 2, the instruction says: “Write a sentence for each picture, using these verbs.”

It doesn’t specify subject, but in the examples:

- “Sam catches” → singular subject → verb gets -es
- “The kangaroo... jumps” → singular → verb gets -s

For the third picture: likely multiple children → plural subject → so verb should NOT have -s or -es.

Example: The kids watch cartoons together.

That’s correct — “watch” without -s because “kids” is plural.

Alternatively, if we want to force a singular subject: One child watches the show.

But the picture shows three kids, so better to use plural.

Final sentences:

For Task 1:

- watch → watches
- kiss → kisses
- jump → jumps
- read → reads
- buzz → buzzes
- eat → eats

For Task 2, third box:

"The children watch cartoons after school."

Or similar.

Since the user didn’t specify which task to solve, but both are present, and the instruction says “solve the problem accurately”, I’ll provide answers for both tasks.

But looking back at the user options — none of ExplainAnswer, TeachTopic, GeneratePractice are true — so I must omit those sections and only give Final Answer.

And Final Answer should contain the completed tasks.

So let’s compile:

Task 1 Answers:

watch → watches
kiss → kisses
jump → jumps
read → reads
buzz → buzzes
eat → eats

Task 2 Third Sentence:

The children watch cartoons on TV.

(Using “watch” — plural subject, so no -s added.)

Perfect.

Final Answer:
Task 1:
watch → watches
kiss → kisses
jump → jumps
read → reads
buzz → buzzes
eat → eats

Task 2 (third sentence):
The children watch cartoons on TV.