Combinations
How do we write /k/?
c, k, ck
What does a silent e do?
How do we write /ild/?
ild
What are the three sounds for -ed?
ed, d, t
What do we use -ed as a suffix for?
To make an action past tense.
How do we write /ch/?
ch, tch
How do we write long a?
a-e, ay
ind
When do we use s as a suffix?
To make a word mean more than one?
How do we know that it is a suffix at the end of the word?
The suffix is attached to a base word. Example bring vs jumping.
What is the rule for using ck?
It comes at the end of the word or syllable after a short vowel sound.
How do we write long i?
i-e, y
How do we write ost?
ost
When do we use ing as a suffix?
To show that an action is happening right now. To show that an action is present tense.
When do we use tch instead of just ch?
When it follows a short vowel sound at the end of the word/syllable.
what is the rule for qu?
How do we write long o?
How do we write oll?
oll
When do we use es as a suffix?
When the word ends in an sh, ch, or x.
When do we double l, s, and f in words?
When they are at the end of a word following a short vowel sound.
How do we write /kw/?
How do we write long e?
e-e, e
Why are old, oll, ind, ost, and ild called exceptions?
The vowel says its name even though it does not have a silent e and its not at the end of the word/syllable.
What are the two meanings of er as suffix?
To make the adjective show more. To show that the word is someone doing that action.
How do you know which of the -ed sounds to use?
If the word ends in a voiced sound, you use d. If the word ends in a voiceless sound, you use t. If the word ends in a d or t already, you use ed.