Words ending in –ed and –ing

Front

What is the past tense of 'to skim'?

Back

skimmed

Front

What is the present participle of 'to carpet'?

Back

carpeting

Front

What is the past tense of 'to shrug'?

Back

shrugged

Front

What is the present participle of 'to bother'?

Back

bothering

Front

What is the past tense of 'to scan'?

Back

scanned

Front

What do the endings –ed and –ing indicate in verbs?

Back

–ed indicates past tense; –ing indicates present participle.

Front

Give an example of a verb ending in –ed.

Back

played

Front

Give an example of a verb ending in –ing.

Back

running

Front

What is the difference between 'bothered' and 'bothering'?

Back

'Bothered' is past tense; 'bothering' is present participle.

Front

What is the base form of 'carpeting'?

Back

carpet