Word + Suffix

Worksheet Description

This worksheet introduces the concept of the suffix ‘-ing’ by providing a definition at the top and depicting a cheerful character alongside it. Students are given a list of base verbs and are instructed to add the suffix ‘-ing’ to each one. The format is simple: each verb is followed by a plus sign and the ‘-ing’ suffix, with a blank line where students are expected to write the new word that is formed. The activity is straightforward, asking students to apply the rule of suffix addition to a variety of verbs.

The worksheet aims to teach students about the function of the suffix ‘-ing’, which is to turn a base verb into a present participle or gerund, thereby indicating ongoing action or a process. By adding ‘-ing’ to each verb, students learn how the meaning of the base word is extended to describe an action in progress. This task also helps students to practice and reinforce the spelling changes that occur with the addition of ‘-ing’, such as doubling the final consonant or retaining the ‘e’ at the end of the word. The worksheet serves as a foundation for understanding verb tenses and the gerund form in English grammar.