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Adding Suffixes Worksheet

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  • L.3.2.E
  • L.3.2.F
  • RF.3.3.B
  • RF.2.3.D
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About the Adding Suffixes Worksheet

Adding Suffixes is a fundamental grammar exercise focusing on verb tense transformation. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Adding Suffixes, teaches students how to modify base words by adding the suffixes -ing and -ed. The worksheet presents a clear, organized table format with eleven common base words, including everyday verbs like 'want,' 'look,' 'bake,' and 'help,' making it accessible and relevant for young learners.

The worksheet features a user-friendly three-column structure where students practice converting each base word into its present progressive (-ing) and past tense (-ed) forms. With a completed example provided as a guide, students can confidently work through the remaining words. The cheerful illustrations of animated characters at the bottom of the page create an engaging learning environment, while the mint green color scheme of the table helps organize the information clearly and makes it visually appealing for students.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Understanding how suffixes change the meaning and tense of words
  • Recognition of regular verb patterns in English
  • Proper formation of present progressive and past tense verbs
  • Application of basic spelling rules when adding suffixes

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will correctly form present progressive tense by adding -ing to base words with 90% accuracy
  • Students will properly construct past tense verbs by adding -ed with 90% accuracy
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of verb tense changes through suffix application

Cognitive

  • This interactive worksheet develops pattern recognition in verb transformations
  • Enhances understanding of word structure and tense changes

Psychomotor

  • The worksheet improves handwriting skills through systematic word writing
  • Develops fine motor control while filling in the table cells

Affective

  • Builds confidence in verb usage through structured practice
  • Creates positive associations with grammar learning

Reinforce

  • The worksheet encourages peer discussion about verb tenses
  • Promotes collaborative learning through comparing answers

Tags

suffixes, verb tenses, grammar practice, present progressive, past tense, English language arts, word formation, spelling rules, vocabulary building, elementary education, interactive learning, educational worksheet, Common Core aligned, verb conjugation, language skills

Common Core Standards Covered

L.3.2.e
Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
L.3.2.f
Use spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing words.
RF.2.3.d
Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.
RF.3.3.b
Decode words with common Latin suffixes.

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