Base Words & Word Endings

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning. For example, 'play' is a base word.

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What does adding '-s' to a word do?

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Adding '-s' makes a word plural, meaning more than one. For example, 'cat' becomes 'cats'.

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What does adding '-ing' to a verb indicate?

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Adding '-ing' shows that the action is happening right now. For example, 'run' becomes 'running'.

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What does adding '-ed' to a verb indicate?

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Adding '-ed' shows that the action happened in the past. For example, 'walk' becomes 'walked'.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, or thing. For example, 'dogs' is plural for 'dog'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'classroom'?

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A classroom is a room where students learn.

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What does the suffix '-s' mean when added to a noun?

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The suffix '-s' indicates that there is more than one of something.

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What does the suffix '-ing' mean when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates that the action is currently happening.

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

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The suffix '-ed' indicates that the action has already happened.

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Can a base word have a suffix?

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Yes, a base word can have a suffix added to change its meaning or tense.