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Understanding the Suffix -ed

A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and using the suffix -ed to form past tense verbs and adjectives.

Grade 5 ELA GrammarPhonicsWord PatternsSuffix -Ed
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.bCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.c

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Understanding the Suffix -ed

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Read each instruction carefully and complete the tasks. This worksheet will help you practice using the suffix '-ed'.

Read the passage carefully, paying attention to words that end with '-ed'.

Yesterday, I walked to the park. The sun shined brightly, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves in the trees. I spotted my friend, Maya, who waved excitedly. We played for hours, laughing and running around. Later, we shared a packed lunch and discussed our favorite books. It was a perfect day, filled with cherished memories.

Complete the sentences by adding the suffix '-ed' to the verb in parentheses. Remember to spell correctly!

1. The dog   at the squirrel. (bark)

2. She   her homework before dinner. (finish)

3. We   a new movie last night. (watch)

4. He   to help his mother with chores. (offer)

5. The children   with joy when they saw the ice cream. (scream)

1. Which word uses '-ed' to show a past action?

a

talented

b

played

c

feathered

d

wicked

2. In the sentence 'The excited crowd cheered loudly,' what does '-ed' do to the word 'excited'?

a

Makes it a noun

b

Makes it a future tense verb

c

Makes it an adjective

d

Makes it an adverb

Read each statement and circle True or False.

1. The suffix '-ed' always indicates a past tense verb.

T

True

F

False

2. When a verb ends in 'e', you just add '-d' to form the past tense.

T

True

F

False

1. Explain two different ways the suffix '-ed' can be used in English.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

painted
interested
stopped
worried

1. She felt   about the upcoming test.

2. The artist   a beautiful landscape.

3. The car   at the red light.

4. He was very   in learning about space.