Using the suffix -ed to make the past tense
I can spell a verb in the past tense using the suffix -ed.
Using the suffix -ed to make the past tense
I can spell a verb in the past tense using the suffix -ed.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- If the word ends in a consonant, generally just add the suffix -ed.
- If the word ends in 'y', remove the 'y' and add -ied.
- If the word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add -ed.
- If there is a short vowel sound, double the consonant and add -ed.
- How to spell a range of curriculum words, including equip, equipped and attached.
Common misconception
Children misspell the 'ough' letter string, like in 'thought' or 'fought'.
Use the phrase 'oh you grumpy hippo' to remember the sequence of letters: o u g h.
Keywords
Past tense - shows that the action happened before now
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Present tense - shows the action is happening now
Verb - doing, being or having word
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
stopped
hurried
appreciated
laughed
stayed
shared
went
slept