Adding -ed and -ing to Words

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Word Endings

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Grade Level2nd Grade

SubjectWord Endings

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worksheet with inflectional endings: ed, ing (with spelling changes)

This resource focuses on the rules for adding the suffixes -ed and -ing to base words, including specific spelling changes that occur under certain conditions. It covers the following rules: (1) For words ending in a silent 'e', the 'e' is dropped before adding -ed or -ing (e.g., 'smile' becomes 'smiling'). (2) For short vowel words ending in a consonant, the last letter is doubled (e.g., 'hop' becomes 'hopping'). The document includes practice exercises for students to apply these rules, with sections dedicated to spelling changes, practice time for adding suffixes, sorting words based on the need to double consonants, and fill-in-the-blank sentence activities to reinforce learning. Overall, the resource is designed to help students master the correct application of these suffixes in various word forms.