Saavas Suffixes- -ed, -ing, -s, -er, est

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What is the suffix '-s' used for?

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The suffix '-s' is used to indicate that there is more than one of a noun (plural form). For example, 'cat' becomes 'cats'.

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How do you form the plural of 'book'?

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You add '-s' to 'book' to make it 'books'.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'swim' when adding '-ing'?

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The correct form is 'swimming'.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates that the action of the verb has already happened (past tense). For example, 'play' becomes 'played'.

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How do you change the verb 'run' to its '-ing' form?

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You change 'run' to 'running'.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'play' when adding '-s' for he, she, or it?

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The correct form is 'plays'.

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What is the suffix '-er' used for?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person or thing that performs an action. For example, 'teach' becomes 'teacher'.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

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The suffix '-est' is used to form the superlative degree of an adjective, indicating the highest degree. For example, 'tall' becomes 'tallest'.

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How do you form the plural of 'dog'?

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You add '-s' to 'dog' to make it 'dogs'.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'dance' when adding '-ing'?

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The correct form is 'dancing'.