Week 2 - Flashcardziz - suffixes and vowel-R

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What is a vowel-R?

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A vowel-R is a combination of a vowel followed by the letter R, where the R influences the sound of the vowel, as in 'star'.

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How does the R in vowel-R function?

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The R in vowel-R can act like both a consonant and influence the vowel sound.

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When do you use the suffix -es?

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You use -es when there is more than one of something and the word ends in X or S.

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What does the suffix -er indicate?

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The suffix -er indicates someone or something that does something, or it can mean more of something, good or bad.

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What is a common incorrect answer when asked when to use a suffix?

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A common incorrect answer is 'Put it at the end of the word.'

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When do you use the suffix -ing?

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You use -ing to indicate something that is happening now.

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What is the purpose of suffixes?

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Suffixes are added to the end of words to change their meaning or grammatical function.

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Can you give an example of a word with a vowel-R?

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An example of a word with a vowel-R is 'car'.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a vowel-R?

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The vowel sound is often altered or influenced by the R that follows it.

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What does the suffix -ed indicate?

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The suffix -ed indicates that something has happened in the past.