Suffix Skills Flashcard for Grade 3

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What is the 1-1-1 rule?

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If the root word has 1 syllable, 1 short vowel, and 1 final consonant, double the final consonant before adding the vowel suffix.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate someone who performs an action, such as 'teacher' or 'runner'.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word without any prefixes or suffixes.

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Give an example of a word that follows the 1-1-1 rule when adding '-ed'.

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The word 'tag' becomes 'tagged'.

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What happens when you add '-ing' to the word 'fit'?

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The word 'fit' becomes 'fitting'.

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What is a suffix?

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

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What is the difference between a hard vowel and a short vowel?

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A hard vowel is pronounced with a strong sound (like 'a' in 'cake'), while a short vowel is pronounced with a softer sound (like 'a' in 'cat').

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Which word correctly uses the suffix '-er' following the 1-1-1 rule: 'sadder' or 'sader'?

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'Sadder' correctly uses the suffix '-er'.

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What is the purpose of the 1-1-1 rule?

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The 1-1-1 rule helps determine when to double the final consonant before adding a suffix.

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How do you apply the 1-1-1 rule to the word 'big'?

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The word 'big' becomes 'bigger' when adding the suffix '-er'.