Mastering Spelling Rules Flashcard

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What is the correct spelling of the word 'run' when adding the suffix '-ing'?

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running

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What is the e-drop rule when adding the suffix '-ing'?

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When a verb ends in 'e', drop the 'e' before adding '-ing'. Example: hope -> hoping.

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How do you form the plural of nouns that end in 's'?

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Add '-es' to the end of the noun. Example: bus -> buses.

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What is the correct spelling of the word 'plan' when adding the suffix '-ed'?

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planned

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Which is the correct spelling? Thirty or Thurty?

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Thirty

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What happens to a verb ending in a single consonant when adding '-ing'?

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Double the consonant if the vowel before it is a short vowel. Example: run -> running.

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What is the rule for words ending in 'y' when forming plurals?

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If a noun ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add '-es'. Example: baby -> babies.

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What is the correct spelling of the word 'stop' when adding the suffix '-ed'?

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stopped

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

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Drop the 'e' before adding '-ing'. Example: make -> making.

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How do you spell the plural of 'fox'?

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foxes