Suffix -ed

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What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.

Front

What does the suffix -ed mean?

Back

The suffix -ed shows that an action has already happened (past tense).

Front

Which of the following is a suffix: pre, ed, un?

Back

ed

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What happens to a word when you add -ed?

Back

It changes the word to show that the action is in the past.

Front

What is the base word in 'waited'?

Back

wait

Front

If you take away the suffix -ed from 'played', what is left?

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play

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What does the suffix -ed add to a word?

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It adds a syllable to the base word.

Front

Fill in the blank: Words that end in a __________ add a syllable to the base word.

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d or t

Front

Complete the sentence: Brandon __________ for the bus to pick him up.

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waited

Front

What is the root word in 'employed'?

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employ