SPELLING RULES – HOW TO ADD S TO THE VERBS:
RULE #1
- If the verb ends in s, sh, ch, or x, add es to the verb.
- Examples:
- pass – passes
- wash – washes
- watch – watches
- fix – fixes
RULE #2 – SPECIAL VERBS:
- do – does
- go – goes
- have – has
RULE #3:
- If the verb ends in y, delete the y and add ies.
- Examples:
- study – studies
- worry – worries
- try – tries
- fly – flies
RULE #4:
- If the verb ends in ay, ey, oy, uy, just add s.
- Examples:
- enjoy – enjoys
- stay – stays
- buy – buys
- obey – obeys