Exploring the Three Sounds of the Suffix ED

The video tutorial explains how the suffix 'edy' is used to form the past tense of verbs. It introduces three strategies: 'Dead Ted' for words ending in D or T, 'Whisper' for whispered sounds, and 'Noisy' for noisy sounds. Each strategy helps determine the correct pronunciation of 'edy' based on the ending sound of the root word.

What is the primary function of the suffix 'ed'?

• To indicate past tense

• To indicate future tense

• To indicate present tense

• To indicate continuous tense

Which of the following words correctly uses the 'dead ted' strategy?

• Jumped

• Landed

• Kicked

• Played

What sound does 'ed' make in the word 'started'?

• /ɪd/

• /s/

• /d/

• /t/

Which of the following is a whispered sound?

• b

• d

• k

• g

What sound does 'ed' make in the word 'kicked'?

• /t/

• /d/

• /ɪd/

• /s/

Which of the following words correctly uses the 'noisy strategy'?

• Pumped

• Kicked

• Roared

• Whispered

What sound does 'ed' make in the word 'sneezed'?

• /d/

• /t/

• /ɪd/

• /s/