Suffixes -ly -ing
What word means "in a quick way?"
quickly
Make the verb "decorate" into a noun (thing).
I made a __________ for my bedroom
decoration
Write the past tense form of the verb:
drag
*Hint: There is a spelling change when adding a suffix to this word!
dragged
The suffix -able means...
able to ___
refueling
re-fuel-ing
Write the word that can go in the blank:
The man spoke in a proud way about his daughter. The man spoke __________ about his daughter.
proudly
Make the word "construct" into a noun (thing).
The crew was doing ___________ on our school building.
construction
What is the root word in:
calculated
calculate
What word means, "can be enjoyed"?
enjoyable
remotely
re-mote-ly
What is the root word?
earning
earn
Make the word "participate" into a noun (thing).
The student had great ________ during the Jeopardy review game!
participation
Write the word in the past tense: cry
Hint! There is a spelling change when putting this word in the past tense. You have to take off the y and then....
cried
What is the root word of "wearable"?
wear
introduction
in-tro-duc-tion
What is the root word? **Hint: There is a spelling change when you add the suffix!
observing
observe
(When adding the suffix, you drop the final e)
What verb means to make an invention?
I like to _______ new kinds of machines!
to invent is to make an invention
What is the root word in: defied
*Hint! There is a spelling change to the root word when you add an ending!
What word would mean "able to dispose of it"?
Dispose of means to get rid of.
disposable
exceeded
ex-ceed-ed
What word fits in the blank?
This tape may damage walls.
I think the tape is _________ my wall!
damaging
What verb means to make a selection?
We _________ which ball we want to use at recess.
to select is to make a selection
Read the word: maintained
maintained
What word means, "can be adored"?
adorable
considerable
*Hint: the suffix --able is two syllables.
con-sid-er-a-ble