1-1-1 doubling rule

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What is the 1-1-1 doubling rule in English spelling?

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The 1-1-1 doubling rule states that when adding a vowel suffix to a one-syllable word that has one vowel followed by one consonant, you must double the final consonant before adding the suffix.

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When do you double the final consonant in a word?

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You double the final consonant when the word is one syllable, has one vowel, and ends with one consonant.

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What happens to the word 'run' when adding the suffix 'ing'?

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The word 'run' becomes 'running' after doubling the final consonant.

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What is the result of adding 'ing' to the word 'walk'?

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The word 'walk' becomes 'walking' without doubling the final consonant.

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How do you spell the present participle of 'whisk'?

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The present participle of 'whisk' is spelled 'whisking' after doubling the final consonant.

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What is the past tense of 'test'?

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The past tense of 'test' is 'tested' after doubling the final consonant.

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Can you give an example of a word that does not follow the 1-1-1 doubling rule?

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Yes, the word 'play' does not follow the rule; it becomes 'playing' without doubling the final consonant.

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What is a vowel suffix?

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A vowel suffix is a suffix that begins with a vowel, such as 'ing', 'ed', or 'er'.

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What is the difference between a one-syllable word and a multi-syllable word in the context of the 1-1-1 doubling rule?

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A one-syllable word has only one vowel sound and one syllable, while a multi-syllable word has more than one vowel sound and syllable, which typically does not require doubling the final consonant.

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What is the rule for words ending in 'e' when adding a vowel suffix?

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For words ending in 'e', you usually drop the 'e' before adding a vowel suffix, unless the suffix begins with a consonant.