Spelling Flashcard words ending in "ing" and "ed

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What is the rule for adding 'ing' to a verb that ends with a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern?

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Double the final consonant before adding 'ing'. For example, 'drip' becomes 'dripping'.

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How do you correctly spell the past tense of 'carry'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'carried'.

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What is the correct way to add 'ing' to the verb 'use'?

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The correct form is 'using'.

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Which of the following is the correct spelling: scratcheing, scrathing, scraching, or scratching?

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The correct spelling is 'scratching'.

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How do you spell the word that means to recommend something?

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The correct spelling is 'recommended'.

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What happens to the final 'e' in a verb when adding 'ing'?

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The final 'e' is dropped before adding 'ing'. For example, 'make' becomes 'making'.

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What is the rule for adding 'ed' to a verb that ends with a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern?

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Double the final consonant before adding 'ed'. For example, 'hop' becomes 'hopped'.

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

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The correct spelling is 'played'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to guide or lead?

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The correct spelling is 'led'.

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What is the rule for adding 'ed' to a verb that ends with 'y'?

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If the 'y' is preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed'. For example, 'cry' becomes 'cried'.