Base Words and -ed, -ing

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What is a base word?

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

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What does adding -ed to a base word indicate?

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Adding -ed to a base word usually indicates that the action has already happened (past tense).

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What does adding -ing to a base word indicate?

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Adding -ing to a base word usually indicates that the action is currently happening (present participle).

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What is the base word in 'tasted'?

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The base word is 'taste'.

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What is the base word in 'hiding'?

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The base word is 'hide'.

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What is the base word in 'stepped'?

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The base word is 'step'.

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What is the base word in 'dancing'?

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The base word is 'dance'.

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What is the base word in 'popped'?

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The base word is 'pop'.

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

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You add -ed to make 'played'.

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How do you form the present participle of 'run'?

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You add -ing to make 'running'.