Mastering Spelling Rules Flashcard

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What is the plural form of the word 'leaf'?

Back

leaves

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Which is the correct spelling: Sterdy or Sturdy?

Back

Sturdy

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What happens to the final consonant when adding '-ing' to a word like 'swim'?

Back

The final consonant is doubled, resulting in 'swimming'.

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What is the e-drop rule when adding '-ed' to a word?

Back

If a word ends in 'e', the 'e' is dropped before adding '-ed', as in 'hoped'.

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What is the e-drop rule when adding '-er' to a word?

Back

If a word ends in 'e', the 'e' is dropped before adding '-er', as in 'larger'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'not sturdy'?

Back

Unstable.

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What is the rule for doubling consonants when adding '-ing'?

Back

Double the final consonant if the word has one syllable and ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant.

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What is the correct plural form of 'child'?

Back

Children.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to make something larger'?

Back

Enlarge.

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What is the rule for changing 'y' to 'i' when adding '-ed'?

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If a word ends in a consonant followed by 'y', change 'y' to 'i' before adding '-ed'.