ed and ing endings

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What is the rule for adding 'ed' or 'ing' to a verb?

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To form the past tense of regular verbs, add 'ed'. To form the present participle, add 'ing'.

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'teach'?

Back

Teaching

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'submit'?

Back

Submitting

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'apply'?

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Applying

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'cook'?

Back

Cooking

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What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'reverse'?

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Reversing

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When do you double the final consonant before adding 'ing'?

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Double the final consonant if the verb has one syllable, ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant, and the stress is on the last syllable.

Front

What is an example of a verb that doubles the final consonant when adding 'ing'?

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Run becomes running.

Front

What happens to verbs ending in 'e' when adding 'ing'?

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Drop the 'e' before adding 'ing' (e.g., make becomes making).

Front

What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'write'?

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Writing