What is a base word?
Word Sums for St. Augustine M4W3

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning. It can also have prefixes or suffixes added to it.
2.
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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 base word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
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What does the suffix 'ing' indicate when added to a verb?
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The suffix 'ing' indicates that the action is currently happening or ongoing.
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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 has already happened or is in the past.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Combine the base word 'rise' with the suffix 'ing'. What is the new word?
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rising
6.
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Combine the base word 'slam' with the suffix 'ed'. What is the new word?
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slammed
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Combine the base word 'skip' with the suffix 'ed'. What is the new word?
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skipped
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