Spelling: Suffix -ed Words

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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 when added to a verb?

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The suffix -ed indicates that the action of the verb has already happened (past tense).

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

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The verb 'play' becomes 'played' when the suffix -ed is added.

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

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sprayed

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

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discovered

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

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stamped

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

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stayed

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

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occurred

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How do you know if a word is spelled correctly with the suffix -ed?

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Check if the base verb is spelled correctly and if the -ed is added properly.

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What happens to the spelling of a verb ending in 'e' when adding -ed?

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Usually, you just add -d (e.g., 'like' becomes 'liked').