Suffix rules

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or form.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' is used to show that an action has already happened (past tense).

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' is used to show that an action is currently happening (present participle).

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What is the base word of 'happily'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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How do you spell 'run' + 'ing'?

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The correct spelling is 'running'.

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What is the base word of 'jumped'?

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The base word is 'jump'.

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What happens to a word when you add '-ed' to it?

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It usually changes the word to past tense.

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What is the base word of 'playing'?

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The base word is 'play'.

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How do you spell 'swim' + 'ed'?

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The correct spelling is 'swam'.

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What is the base word of 'bigger'?

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The base word is 'big'.