Same Or Different?

Worksheet Description

This Word Stress worksheet focuses on how the addition of suffixes to words can alter the stressed syllable. The worksheet provides pairs of words where the base word is followed by its derived form with a suffix added. Students are required to listen to each pair of words being read aloud to determine if the stress pattern remains the same or shifts to a different syllable after the suffix is added. They must then circle “same” or “different” to indicate whether the stress pattern has changed.

The worksheet is teaching students about the dynamic nature of English word stress and how it can be affected by morphological changes, such as when suffixes are added. By comparing the stress patterns of base words and their suffixed derivatives, students learn to recognize how word formation processes can influence pronunciation. This skill is essential for developing correct pronunciation habits and enhances the understanding of phonological changes in word formation. Additionally, it promotes students’ ability to predict stress patterns in new or unfamiliar words, which is beneficial for their overall language proficiency.