3.4 1-1-1 Rule Task Cards

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Complete the sentence: 'The tiny rabbit ___ across the street.'

Back

hopped

Front

Complete the sentence: 'Hank ___ the floor after he spilled his juice.'

Back

mopped

Front

What is the past tense of 'tag'?

Back

tagged

Front

Complete the sentence: 'Brian ___ a name tag to his shirt.'

Back

pinned

Front

What is the superlative form of 'flat'?

Back

flattest

Front

When do you double the final consonant in a word?

Back

You double the final consonant when adding a suffix to a one-syllable word that ends in a single vowel followed by a single consonant.

Front

What is the base word in 'hopped'?

Back

hop

Front

What is the base word in 'mopped'?

Back

mop

Front

What is the base word in 'tagged'?

Back

tag