Dropping Rule Practice

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What is a base word?

Back

A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning. It can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

Front

What does the suffix 'ing' indicate?

Back

The suffix 'ing' is used to indicate an action or a process, often turning a verb into a present participle.

Front

What is the correct form of 'hope' with the suffix 'ing'?

Back

hoping

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What does the suffix 'y' mean when added to a base word?

Back

The suffix 'y' often means 'characterized by' or 'having the quality of'.

Front

What is the correct form of 'slime' with the suffix 'y'?

Back

slimy

Front

What does the suffix 'ed' indicate?

Back

The suffix 'ed' is used to indicate the past tense of a verb.

Front

What is the correct form of 'like' with the suffix 'ed'?

Back

liked

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What does the suffix 'est' indicate?

Back

The suffix 'est' is used to form the superlative degree of an adjective, indicating the highest degree.

Front

What is the correct form of 'huge' with the suffix 'est'?

Back

hugest

Front

What does the suffix 'y' mean when added to 'ice'?

Back

The suffix 'y' means 'having the quality of'.