1-1-1 Doubling Rule

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What is the 1-1-1 Doubling Rule?

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A spelling rule that states when a one-syllable word ends in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, the final consonant is doubled before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

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Give an example of a word that follows the 1-1-1 Doubling Rule.

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The word 'hop' becomes 'hopping' when the suffix '-ing' is added.

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

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It becomes 'running' because the final 'n' is doubled.

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Identify the correct spelling: 'sit' + 'ing' = ?

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sitting.

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What is the suffix in the word 'bigger'?

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The suffix is 'er'.

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Which of the following is correct: 'big' + 'er' = ?

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bigger.

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What is the rule for words ending in 'e' when adding '-ing'?

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The 'e' is dropped before adding '-ing', e.g., 'make' becomes 'making'.

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Identify the correct spelling: 'rob' + 'er' = ?

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robber.

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What is the suffix in the word 'listed'?

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The suffix is 'ed'.

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Which is the correct spelling: 'pop' + 'ing' = ?

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popping.