Suffix ed

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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 word to change its meaning or function.

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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 of the verb has already happened (past tense).

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What sound does 'ed' make in the word 'shouted'?

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/ed/

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What sound does 'ed' make in the word 'cracked'?

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/t/

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What sound does 'ed' make in the word 'started'?

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/ed/

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What sound does 'ed' make in the word 'twirled'?

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/d/

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What sound does 'ed' make in the word 'planted'?

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/ed/

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Can 'ed' make different sounds?

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Yes, 'ed' can sound like /ed/, /d/, or /t/ depending on the verb.

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Give an example of a verb that ends with 'ed' and sounds like /ed/.

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The word 'wanted'.

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Give an example of a verb that ends with 'ed' and sounds like /d/.

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The word 'played'.