1. Adding s or es to Verbs
Lesson 42

2. Adding s or es to Verbs
Some verbs tell about action that is happening now. These verbs may have s or es added.

3. Adding s or es to Verbs
Look at the subject part of the sentence to decide if s or es is needed. Ask: Is the subject part naming one or more than one?

4. Adding s or es to Verbs
When one is doing the action, add s or es to the verb. When two or more are doing the action, do not add s or es to the verb.

5. Adding s or es to Verbs
If the verb ends in s, ch, sh, x, or z, add es.

6. Guided Practice 1. Uncle Zach ____ us to soccer games. (take, takes)

7. Guided Practice
2. My brother and I always ____ sunglasses to wear. (bring, brings)
bring

8. Guided Practice 3. We ____ away flies with out hats. (brush, brushes)

9. Guided Practice 4. My brother ____ for a soda. (reach, reaches)

10. Guided Practice
5. He ____ some on his shirt.
spills

11. Independent Practice
1. Many teams ____ in the World Cup. (play, plays)
play

12. Independent Practice 2. Teams ____ from far away. (travel, travels)

13. Independent Practice
7. World Cup players love soccer.

14. Independent Practice
8. They spend hours on the field.

15. Apply and Speak/Listen
Speaker: Tell what your family does on Saturdays. Be sure to use verbs correctly.

16. Apply and Speak/Listen
Listener: Listen carefully for verbs used by the speaker. Write some of them.