The Suffix '-ing' - Worksheet

An educational worksheet is provided to help students learn about the suffix '-ing' and the rules associated with adding it to different words. The worksheet presents a list of words and prompts students to transform them by appending the suffix '-ing'. However, it's not always as straightforward as simply tacking on the suffix; students must remember specific spelling rules that were previously taught. For instance, if a verb ends with the letter 'e', such as 'delete', the 'e' must be removed before adding '-ing', resulting in 'deleting'. Another rule requires that when a word ends in a vowel followed by a consonant and the stress is on the final syllable, such as 'refer', the consonant should be doubled before adding '-ing', becoming 'referring'.

The worksheet is designed to not only have students apply the suffix but also identify which spelling rule applies to each word by marking them with A, B, or C, corresponding to the rules. For example, the word 'upset' follows rule C, where the final consonant is doubled before adding '-ing', thus 'upsetting'. Additionally, students are tasked with constructing sentences using at least five of the newly formed '-ing' words, allowing them to practice their newfound knowledge in context. This exercise helps to reinforce the spelling rules and the grammatical application of the '-ing' suffix in written English. The worksheet serves as an effective tool for building students' understanding of verb conjugation and word formation.