Spelling Flashcard - Adding -ed and -ing

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What is the rule for adding -ed to a verb?

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For regular verbs, add -ed to the base form of the verb to indicate past tense. Example: 'play' becomes 'played'.

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What is the rule for adding -ing to a verb?

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For regular verbs, add -ing to the base form of the verb to indicate an ongoing action. Example: 'run' becomes 'running'.

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What is a regular verb?

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A regular verb is a verb that follows a standard pattern when changing tenses, typically by adding -ed for past tense and -ing for present participle.

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What is an irregular verb?

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An irregular verb does not follow the standard rules for tense changes. Example: 'go' becomes 'went' in past tense.

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What does 'fainted' mean?

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'Fainted' means to lose consciousness temporarily, often due to a lack of blood flow to the brain.

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What does 'honored' mean?

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'Honored' means to be respected or recognized for one's achievements or service.

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What does 'pleasing' mean?

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'Pleasing' means giving a sense of satisfaction or enjoyment.

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What does 'visiting' mean?

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'Visiting' means going to see someone or a place for a short time.

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What is the past tense of 'map'?

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The past tense of 'map' is 'mapped'.

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What is the present participle of 'play'?

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The present participle of 'play' is 'playing'.