Spelling Rules- Adding -ing

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

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Drop the 'e' and add -ing. Example: make -> making.

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What happens when a verb ends in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel?

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Double the consonant before adding -ing. Example: run -> running.

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What is the rule for verbs ending in 'ie'?

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

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

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screaming.

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

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winning.

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

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beginning.

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

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hitting.

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

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reversing.

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What is the rule for adding -ing to a verb that ends in 'y'?

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Just add -ing. Example: play -> playing.

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

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stopping.