Mastering Suffixes: -le, -al, and -el

The video tutorial explains how to choose the correct word endings for words that sound similar, focusing on 'le', 'al', and 'el'. It provides guidelines for using 'le' and 'al', rules for using 'el' after certain letters, and discusses exceptions to these rules. A mnemonic is offered to help remember the exceptions.

What percentage of the time is 'le' used as a suffix when unsure?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which suffix should you try first if you are unsure?

• le

• el

• il

• al

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

After which letter is 'el' commonly used?

• p

• t

• m

• s

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3D

What mnemonic can help remember the use of 'el' after certain letters?

• A camel with an 'm'

• A dog with a 'd'

• A snake with an 's'

• A rabbit with an 'r'

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following is an exception to the 'el' rule?

• Signal

• Camel

• Model

• Panel

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What mnemonic is used to remember the exceptions to the 'el' rule?

• Signal my personal animal

• Catch every noisy insect

• Mark every noisy animal

• Signal every loud noise

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CCSS.L.3.2F