Words Ending in -ed or -ing Theme 4 - Yang (Use with TE 413E) Structural Analysis Words Ending in -ed or -ing
Read the sentence below Now we were using the lines we had rehearsed. The underlined word has a familiar ending (-ed). (-ed) has been added to the base word rehearse rehearse + ed = rehearsed This “e” is dropped
Read the sentence below The two of us were beginning to repeat ourselves. The underlined word has a familiar ending (-ing). (-ing) has been added to the base word begin begin + ing = beginning Begin has a short vowel in the final syllable, so the final consonant is doubled before adding the ending.
Read the sentence below I paused to wash a couple of rice bowls before continuing. The underlined word has a familiar ending (-ing). (-ing) has been added to the base word continue continue + ing = continuing This “e” is dropped
1. arranging for Paul 5. we nodded 6. washed by rubbing With your neighbor, find the word ending and base word of each underlined word. Discuss the meaning of each word. 1. arranging for Paul 5. we nodded 6. washed by rubbing 2. sipped our drinks 3. I muttered 7. we were practicing 4. scolded for hogging it
Let’s Correct! 1. arranging for Paul 5. we nodded 6. washed by rubbing arrange 6. washed by rubbing 2. sipped our drinks wash rub sip 3. I muttered 7. we were practicing mutter practice 4. scolded for hogging it hog scold
Please turn to PB page 237 and practice word endings.