Spelling-Drop the e

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What is the rule for dropping the 'e' in spelling?

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When a word ends in 'e' and the suffix begins with a vowel, the 'e' is often dropped (e.g., 'drive' becomes 'driving').

Front

What is the present participle form of the verb 'to move'?

Back

Moving.

Front

What is the present participle form of the verb 'to live'?

Back

Living.

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What is the present participle form of the verb 'to bake'?

Back

Baking.

Front

What is the past tense of the verb 'to write'?

Back

Wrote.

Front

What is the significance of using present participles in sentences?

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Present participles indicate ongoing actions or states.

Front

How do you form the present participle of regular verbs?

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By adding '-ing' to the base form of the verb.

Front

What is an example of a verb that drops the 'e' when forming the present participle?

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'Make' becomes 'making'.

Front

What is the difference between the present participle and the past tense?

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The present participle indicates an ongoing action, while the past tense indicates a completed action.

Front

What is the base form of the verb 'to drive'?

Back

Drive.