3.4 1-1-1 Rule Task Cards

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What is the 1-1-1 rule?

Back

The 1-1-1 rule is a spelling rule that states when adding a suffix to a one-syllable word that ends in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, you double the final consonant before adding the suffix.

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When do we NOT use the 1-1-1 rule?

Back

We do not use the 1-1-1 rule when the word has two syllables or ends with two vowels.

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What is the new word formed by adding 'ly' to 'sad'?

Back

sadly (no doubling needed, so we do not use the 1-1-1 rule).

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What is the new word formed by adding 'ed' to 'tag'?

Back

tagged (we double the 'g' because of the 1-1-1 rule).

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What is the new word formed by adding 'est' to 'flat'?

Back

flattest (we double the 't' because of the 1-1-1 rule).

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What is the new word formed by adding 'er' to 'run'?

Back

runner (we double the 'n' because of the 1-1-1 rule).

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What is the new word formed by adding 'er' to 'plan'?

Back

planner (we double the 'n' because of the 1-1-1 rule).

Front

Can you give an example of a word that uses the 1-1-1 rule?

Back

Yes, 'hop' + 'ed' = 'hopped'.

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What happens when a word ends with two vowels before the final consonant?

Back

The final consonant is not doubled when adding a suffix.

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Is 'big' + 'ger' = 'bigger' an example of the 1-1-1 rule?

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Yes, because we double the 'g'.