Spelling Rules Flashcard (1-1-1 Rule, Drop the E Rule, Y to I Rule)

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What is the 1-1-1 Rule?

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

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

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According to the 1-1-1 Rule, 'jump' becomes 'jumping'.

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What is the Silent-e Rule?

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The Silent-e Rule states that when a word ends with a silent 'e', you drop the 'e' before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

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How do you spell 'skate' + 'er' using the Silent-e Rule?

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You drop the 'e' in 'skate' and add 'er' to make 'skater'.

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What is the Y to I Rule?

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The Y to I Rule states that when a word ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, you change the 'y' to 'i' before adding a suffix.

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How do you spell 'baby' + 'es'?

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You change the 'y' in 'baby' to 'i' and add 'es' to make 'babies'.

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What is the correct form of 'quit' when adding '-ing'?

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According to the 1-1-1 Rule, 'quit' becomes 'quitting'.

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How do you spell 'serve' + 'er' using the Silent-e Rule?

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You drop the 'e' in 'serve' and add 'er' to make 'server'.

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What is an example of a word that follows the 1-1-1 Rule?

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An example is 'run', which becomes 'running'.

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

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According to the Silent-e Rule, 'make' becomes 'making'.