Floss Rule

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What is the Floss Rule?

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The Floss Rule states that when a one-syllable word ends in a short vowel sound, the letters 'f', 'l', or 's' are often doubled.

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Give an example of a word that follows the Floss Rule.

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miss

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Which letters can be doubled in a word that follows the Floss Rule?

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f, l, s

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What is a one-syllable word?

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A one-syllable word is a word that has only one vowel sound, such as 'cat' or 'dog'.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is the sound a vowel makes in a short, quick pronunciation, like the 'a' in 'cat'.

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How do you spell the word for clothing worn on the body?

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dress

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What is the missing letter in the word 'Taco Be__'?

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ll

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What does it mean to 'spill' something?

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To spill means to accidentally pour out a liquid.

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What is an example of a word that does not follow the Floss Rule?

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maps

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What is the purpose of the Floss Rule?

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The Floss Rule helps in spelling words correctly by indicating when to double certain letters.