1-1-1 Doubling Rule

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix 'ful' mean?

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The suffix 'ful' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of.' For example, 'cupful' means 'full of cups.'

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to have trust'?

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The correct spelling is 'trusting.'

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What is the rule for adding 'ing' to a verb that ends with a consonant followed by a vowel?

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If the verb ends with a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, double the consonant before adding 'ing.' For example, 'whisk' becomes 'whisking.'

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What is the correct spelling of the superlative form of 'big'?

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The correct spelling is 'biggest.'

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What is the rule for forming the comparative of adjectives ending in 'y'?

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For adjectives ending in 'y,' change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'er' to form the comparative. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happier.'

Front

What is the correct spelling of the comparative form of 'big'?

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The correct spelling is 'bigger.'

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What happens when you add 'est' to an adjective?

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Adding 'est' to an adjective forms the superlative, indicating the highest degree of the quality. For example, 'tall' becomes 'tallest.'

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What is the difference between 'trusting' and 'trusting'?

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There is no difference; both are the same word, but 'trusting' is the correct spelling.

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What is the rule for spelling words with double letters?

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When a one-syllable word ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant, double the consonant when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.