Spelling Rules- Adding -ing

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What is the rule for adding -ing to a verb that ends with a silent 'e'?

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Drop the 'e' and add -ing. Example: hope -> hoping.

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What happens when a verb ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant?

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Double the consonant before adding -ing. Example: hit -> hitting.

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What is the correct spelling of the verb 'crash' in the -ing form?

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crashing

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What is the correct spelling of the verb 'break' in the -ing form?

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breaking

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What is the correct spelling of the verb 'hit' in the -ing form?

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hitting

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What is the correct spelling of the verb 'hope' in the -ing form?

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hoping

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What is the correct spelling of the verb 'tan' in the -ing form?

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tanning

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When do you not double the consonant when adding -ing?

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If the verb ends with two vowels followed by a consonant. Example: rain -> raining.

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What is the rule for verbs ending in 'ie' when adding -ing?

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Change 'ie' to 'y' and add -ing. Example: die -> dying.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the verb 'swim' in the -ing form?

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swimming