Understanding Word Endings and Base Words

Mr. Remo, a reading teacher, introduces the concept of base words and word endings. He explains how adding endings like S, ING, and ED can change the meaning of a word. Through examples and a story, he demonstrates how these endings work in different contexts. The lesson concludes with a recap of identifying base words and their endings.

What is a base word?

• A word with a suffix

• A word with an ending added

• A word with a prefix

• A word without any beginnings or endings

What happens when you add 'ed' to the base word 'jump'?

• It becomes 'jumping'

• It becomes 'jumps'

• It becomes 'jumped'

• It becomes 'jumper'

How does the word 'laugh' change when 's' is added?

• It becomes 'laughed'

• It becomes 'laughs'

• It becomes 'laughing'

• It becomes 'laugher'

What does the 'ing' ending indicate in the word 'laughing'?

• Habitual action

• Present action

• Future action

• Past action

What is the base word in 'looked'?

• Look

• Looked

• Looks

• Looking

Which word ending is used in 'starting'?

• er

• ing

• s

• ed

What is the base word in 'jumps'?

• Jumped

• Jumping

• Jumps

• Jump

What is the base word in 'knows'?

• Known

• Know

• Knowing

• Knows

What is the base word in 'collects'?

• Collect

• Collected

• Collects

• Collecting

What is the base word in 'performs'?

• Performs

• Perform

• Performed

• Performing