U1:W1 Suffixes (-ed, -ing, -s / -er, -est)

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What is a suffix?

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

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Where is a suffix added in a word?

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At the ending of a word.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates that an action is currently happening (present participle).

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What does the suffix '-s' indicate?

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The suffix '-s' indicates that something is plural (more than one).

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to compare two things, showing that one has more of a quality than the other.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

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The suffix '-est' is used to compare three or more things, showing that one has the most of a quality.

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What is the correct form of 'happy' when using the suffix '-er'?

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Happier.

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What is the correct form of 'pretty' when using the suffix '-est'?

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Prettiest.

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How do you form the past tense of 'play'?

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By adding the suffix '-ed' to make 'played.'