Free printable grammar resource
This free suffix ing worksheet helps pupils identify words ending in the suffix -ing within complete sentences. The sentences include brushing, singing, eating, drawing, sleeping and reading.
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For nearby practice, use the Personal Pronouns Poster. Continue with the Synonyms Happy Poster when pupils are ready to apply the learning in a different format.
About this Suffix ing worksheet
The printable asks learners to identify words ending in the suffix -ing within complete sentences. The sentences include brushing, singing, eating, drawing, sleeping and reading.
Its focused format keeps the learning intention visible and gives teachers a ready-to-use starting point for modelling, guided practice or independent consolidation.
What is included?
1 printable page: The resource is arranged as a worksheet for clear classroom or home use.
A specific learner task: Pupils identify words ending in the suffix -ing within complete sentences.
Resource-specific content: The sentences include brushing, singing, eating, drawing, sleeping and reading.
A 3-page PDF package: The printable content is followed by the Word Made Easy thank-you and terms-of-use pages.
What children can practise
- recognise the target suffixes feature;
- apply the feature in words or sentences;
- check choices by reading for meaning;
How to use this worksheet
Introduce: Read the instruction together and model the first item.
Practise: Ask the pupil to complete the remaining prompts, returning to the word bank or example when needed.
Review: Review each response and ask the pupil to explain one answer.
Teaching and follow-up ideas
- Ask pupils to explain the instruction in their own words before they begin.
- Use one completed item as a model, then hide it so learners retrieve the method or vocabulary.
- Pair pupils to compare answers and identify the evidence or clue that supports each choice.
- Return to the suffix ing worksheet in a later session as a short retrieval activity.
Support and challenge
Support: Work through one example aloud, underline the clue and reduce the number of choices before returning to the full set.
Challenge: Ask the pupil to write a new example, explain the choice using grammatical language and edit a deliberately incorrect sentence.
Where this resource fits in learning
Use the worksheet after the relevant vocabulary, concept or correspondence has been introduced. Keep the first attempt supported, then revisit selected items so pupils retrieve rather than simply copy. The National curriculum English programmes of study provides the wider statutory or teaching context for planning an appropriate sequence.
Resource licence
Free for personal and classroom use. You may print copies for yourself or your learners. Resale, redistribution and uploading the file to other websites are not permitted.
Questions about the Suffix ing worksheet
What does this worksheet ask pupils to do?
It asks pupils to identify words ending in the suffix -ing within complete sentences.
What content is included?
The sentences include brushing, singing, eating, drawing, sleeping and reading.
How many printable pages are included?
The PDF contains 1 printable resource page plus the Word Made Easy thank-you and terms-of-use pages.
How can I support a learner who finds it difficult?
Work through one example aloud, underline the clue and reduce the number of choices before returning to the full set.
How can I extend the activity?
Ask the pupil to write a new example, explain the choice using grammatical language and edit a deliberately incorrect sentence.
May I print copies for my class?
Yes. You may print copies for your own learners under the personal and classroom-use licence.
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