1-1-1 Doubling Rule

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What is the 1-1-1 Doubling Rule?

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The 1-1-1 Doubling Rule states that when a one-syllable word ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant, the final consonant is 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 'run' is a 1-1-1 word because it ends with a single vowel 'u' followed by a single consonant 'n'.

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What happens to the word 'hop' when adding 'ing'?

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The correct spelling is 'hopping' because the final 'p' is doubled.

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Is the word 'sit' a 1-1-1 word?

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

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What is the correct spelling of 'big' when adding 'est'?

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The correct spelling is 'biggest' because the final 'g' is doubled.

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Is the word 'cat' a 1-1-1 word?

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

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What is the rule for the word 'tap' when adding 'ed'?

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The correct spelling is 'tapped' because the final 'p' is doubled.

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What is a non-1-1-1 word?

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A non-1-1-1 word does not follow the 1-1-1 Doubling Rule, such as 'boat'.

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How do you spell the past tense of 'plan'?

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The correct spelling is 'planned' because the final 'n' is doubled.

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What is the correct spelling of 'stop' when adding 'ing'?

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The correct spelling is 'stopping' because the final 'p' is doubled.