1-1-1 Doubling Rule

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What is a 1-1-1 word?

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A 1-1-1 word is a word that has one syllable, one vowel, and ends with one consonant, which is usually doubled when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

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Give an example of a 1-1-1 word.

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The word 'rub' is a 1-1-1 word.

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What happens to a 1-1-1 word when adding the suffix '-ing'?

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The final consonant is doubled before adding the suffix, e.g., 'rub' becomes 'rubbing'.

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Is 'boat' a 1-1-1 word?

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No, 'boat' has two vowels.

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

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The correct spelling is 'tipped'.

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What do you get when you add 'er' to 'rob'?

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You get 'robber'.

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Is 'chop' a 1-1-1 word?

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Yes, 'chop' is a 1-1-1 word.

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What is the rule for doubling consonants in 1-1-1 words?

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If a 1-1-1 word ends with a single consonant after a single vowel, double the consonant before adding a suffix that starts with a vowel.

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What is the past tense of 'chop'?

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The past tense is 'chopped'.

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Is 'run' a 1-1-1 word?

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Yes, 'run' is a 1-1-1 word.