Add to Root Words

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a grammar exercise that focuses on the application of the suffix “-ing” to root words. Students are provided with a list of base verbs, such as “lift,” “sleep,” “rent,” and others, and are instructed to add “-ing” to each to form a new word. Once the new words are created, the students must then use these words in sentences, allowing for practice in the context of their meaning and grammatical usage. The exercise combines the mechanical process of altering words with the creative task of sentence construction.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to transform root verbs into their present participle or gerund forms by adding the suffix “-ing.” It encourages students to understand how verbs change when they are in the process of occurring or being used in a continuous tense. This activity also helps students expand their vocabulary and enhance their ability to use verbs in different tenses. By crafting sentences with the newly formed words, students are able to practice and reinforce their knowledge of English verb conjugation and sentence structure.