Basic English Grammar: When & how to add ‘s’

Are you confused about whether to add an ‘s’ at the end of a word? It’s not just for plural nouns, but also for verb endings, and there’s also a pronunciation issue in some cases. Then, there’s the added question of whether to add an apostrophe—even native English speakers get mixed up about that one! This lesson on when to add the ‘s’, and how exactly to add it, is designed to clarify all of this for you. Make sure to practice with the quiz after watching. More of my basic English lessons to watch: Basic English Grammar: All forms of the verb TO BE Basic English: How to pronounce contractions in English In this lesson: 0:00 When to add an ’s’ in English 0:53 Plural nouns with ’s’ 3:29 3rd person singular present tense verbs with ’s’ 5:46 Apostrophes with ’s’?
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