Exploring the Suffix -ment in Spelling

The video tutorial introduces the concept of adding the suffix -ment to verbs to form nouns, changing their meanings. It provides examples such as 'judge' to 'judgment' and 'enjoy' to 'enjoyment'. The tutorial also offers pronunciation tips, emphasizing the importance of rhyming 'ment' with 'went' for correct spelling. A special note is made about the word 'argue', which requires dropping the 'e' before adding the suffix. The lesson is set in a playful context involving space characters Gamma and Mew.

What was the reason for the teacher's near tardiness?

• Lost track of time

• A delayed meeting

• A traffic jam

• An argument over space buggies

What action did the teacher refuse to take during the argument?

• Ignore the situation

• Choose a side

• Start a new argument

• Leave the room

What does adding 'ment' to 'judge' form?

• Judgeful

• Judgment

• Judger

• Judging

Which word correctly pairs with 'ment' to form a noun?

• See

• Play

• Run

• Enjoy

Which of the following is not a verb used in the lesson?

• Attach

• Judge

• Amaze

• Replacement

What is the correct noun form of 'replace'?

• Replacement

• Replacer

• Replacive

• Replacing

How should 'ment' be pronounced to aid in spelling?

• Like 'munt'

• Like 'mount'

• Like 'mint'

• Like 'meant'

What should you do to spell words with 'ment' correctly?

• Ignore the 'e'

• Add an extra 'n'

• Pronounce it as 'mint'

• Pronounce it as 'meant'

Which word does not follow the regular rule when adding 'ment'?

• Treat

• Punish

• Enjoy

• Argue

What exception to the rule is highlighted at the end of the lesson?

• Treatment

• Argument

• Movement

• Enjoyment