3.5 Suffixes: Final E Rule

Use the final e rule to spell the new word: vote + ed

Use the final e rule to spell the new word: have + ing

Use the final e rule to spell the new word: skate + er

Use the final e rule to spell the new word: close + est

Do we need the final e rule to make the new word? smile+ ed

• yes

• no

Do we need the final e rule to make the new word? rare + ly

• yes

• no

Do we need the final e rule to make the new word? chase + ing

• yes

• no

Do we need the final e rule to make the new word? tall + est

• yes

• no

Write the word that correctly completes the sentence: "The _______ bananas make the best banana bread."

• riper

• ripper

Write the word that correctly completes the sentence: "Braxton was _______ his poster to the wall."

• tapping

• taping