3.5 Suffixes: Final E Rule

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What is the final e rule?

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The final e rule states that when a word ends with an 'e', the 'e' is usually dropped when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

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What happens when you add 'est' to 'close'?

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You drop the 'e' and spell it 'closest'.

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What happens when you add 'ed' to 'vote'?

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You drop the 'e' and spell it 'voted'.

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Complete the sentence: 'Braxton was _______ his poster to the wall.'

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taping.

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Do we need the final e rule to make the new word from 'smile' + 'ed'?

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Yes, we drop the 'e' and spell it 'smiled'.

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Do we need the final e rule to make the new word from 'rare' + 'ly'?

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No, we keep the 'e' and spell it 'rarely'.

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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.

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Give an example of a word that uses the final e rule with 'ing'.

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The word 'make' becomes 'making' after dropping the 'e'.

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What is the purpose of the final e in words like 'hope'?

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The final e can change the pronunciation of the vowel before it, making it a long vowel sound.

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What do you do when adding 'ful' to 'care'?

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You keep the 'e' and spell it 'careful'.