Spelling Suffixes -ed & -ing

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix -ed indicate?

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The suffix -ed is used to form the past tense of regular verbs.

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What does the suffix -ing indicate?

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The suffix -ing is used to form the present participle of verbs, indicating an ongoing action.

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Give an example of a verb that uses the suffix -ed.

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The verb 'play' becomes 'played'.

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Give an example of a verb that uses the suffix -ing.

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The verb 'run' becomes 'running'.

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'spin'?

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spinning

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What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'beg'?

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begged

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'plan'?

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planning

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'win'?

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winning

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What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'brag'?

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bragged