Drop the e, then -ing: word list
12 words for grades 1 to 2. Prefixes, suffixes, plurals, endings and past tense.
Word parts change a word's meaning or form. Seeing the pattern helps children spell and read longer words.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| making | 2 | 1 |
| taking | 2 | 1 |
| baking | 2 | 2 |
| hiking | 2 | 2 |
| riding | 2 | 1 |
| smiling | 2 | 1 |
| writing | 2 | 1 |
| having | 2 | 1 |
| coming | 2 | 1 |
| dancing | 2 | 1 |
| driving | 2 | 1 |
| moving | 2 | 1 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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