Doubling Rule Part 2!

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What is the Doubling Rule in spelling?

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The Doubling Rule states that when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a one-syllable word that ends with a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, the final consonant is doubled (e.g., 'big' becomes 'biggest').

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'dip'?

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The correct spelling is 'dipped'.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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How do you form the superlative of the adjective 'big'?

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You add 'est' to the base form, resulting in 'biggest'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'pop'?

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The correct spelling is 'popping'.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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What is the past tense of the verb 'test'?

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The past tense is 'tested'.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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When should you double the final consonant in a word?

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You should double the final consonant when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a one-syllable word ending in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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What is an example of a word that follows the Doubling Rule?

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An example is 'run' which becomes 'running' when adding the suffix '-ing'.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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What is the difference between 'winner' and 'winnner'?

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'Winner' is the correct spelling, while 'winnner' is incorrect due to an extra 'n'.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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What suffix is added to 'big' to form its superlative?

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The suffix 'est' is added to form 'biggest'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

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What is the present participle form of 'pop'?

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The present participle form is 'popping'.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E