Understanding the Suffix -ed
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on understanding and using the suffix -ed to form past tense verbs and adjectives.
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Understanding the Suffix -ed
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Read the instructions carefully for each section and answer all questions.
The suffix -ed is added to the end of many verbs to show that an action happened in the past. It can also be used to form adjectives. Let's practice!
Add -ed to each verb to complete the sentence. Remember to change the spelling if needed!
1. Yesterday, I (walk) to school.
2. The dog (bark) at the mailman.
3. We (play) soccer in the park.
4. My mom (bake) cookies last night.
5. The little bird (chirp) a happy song.
Circle the word that correctly uses the suffix -ed in each sentence.
1. The boy (jump, jumped) over the puddle.
jump
jumped
2. My sister (laugh, laughed) at the funny joke.
laugh
laughed
Read each sentence. Is the word with -ed used correctly?
1. The painted picture was beautiful.
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False
Write two sentences using a verb with the suffix -ed. Underline the word with -ed.
Write two sentences describing something that is 'excited' or 'tired'.