Vocabulary Development - Junior Secondary 2 - Words that keep their s

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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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Week 7

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by listing words in English that keep their s

Some words in English have s as a natural part of their spelling. Some of these words are singular, some are plural while some are fixed expressions

A. Singular Words that End in -s

These words appear plural due to the -s ending but are grammatically singular:

1.   News – The news is on at 6 PM.

2.   Mathematics – Mathematics is a challenging subject.

3.   Physics – Physics was my favorite subject in school.

4.   Economics – Economics deals with wealth and resources.

5.   Linguistics – Linguistics studies language.

6.   Politics – Politics can be very divisive.

7.   Gymnastics – Gymnastics requires strength and flexibility.

8.   Statistics – Statistics is used to analyze data.

9.   Ethics – Ethics is a branch of philosophy.

10.                Measles – Measles is a contagious disease.

B. Plural Words that End in -s

These words are naturally plural and retain the -s ending:

1.   Glasses – I need my glasses to see clearly.

2.   Scissors – The scissors are on the table.

3.   Trousers – His trousers were neatly ironed.

4.   Pants – I bought new pants yesterday.

5.   Jeans – My jeans are comfortable.

6.   Goods – The goods were delivered on time.

7.   Stairs – Climbing the stairs takes effort.

8.   Riches – He amassed great riches over the years.

9.   Alms – He gave alms to the poor.

10.                Belongings – I packed all my belongings in one suitcase.

C. Fixed Expressions that End in -s

These expressions retain the -s ending and are often used as idiomatic phrases:

1.   In the works – A new project is in the works.

2.   For old times' sake – We met up for old times' sake.

3.   By all means – By all means, go ahead.

4.   Thanks to – Thanks to her help, we finished on time.

5.   Odds and ends – I need to tidy up these odds and ends.

6.   On good terms – They are still on good terms despite the breakup.

7.   In ruins – The old castle was left in ruins.

8.   Out of bounds – That area is out of bounds for students.

9.   In the doldrums – The economy is in the doldrums.

10.                At odds – They were at odds over the decision.

Summary

• Singular: Words that end in -s but are used singularly, like news or physics.
• Plural: Naturally plural words like scissors or pants that always keep their -s.
• Fixed Expressions: Phrases like odds and ends or in the works that retain -s as part of the expression.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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Week 8

The teacher guides the learners in answering the exercise on page 218 1-10 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 2

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1. Give examples that keep their s and are

A.    singular

B.    Plural

C.   Fixed expressions

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 219 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 2

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 217 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 2

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners