Unit 3 L. 4 - Doubling Rule

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What is the Doubling Rule in spelling?

Back

The Doubling Rule states that when adding a suffix to a one-syllable word with one vowel followed by one consonant, you double the final consonant before adding the suffix.

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What is a 1 - 1 - 1 pattern in words?

Back

A 1 - 1 - 1 pattern refers to a one-syllable word that has one vowel followed by one consonant.

Front

Give an example of a word that follows the 1 - 1 - 1 pattern.

Back

spit

Front

Why do we double the consonant in 'run' when adding '-ing'?

Back

Because 'run' has one vowel followed by one consonant, so we double the 'n' to form 'running'.

Front

What happens to the word 'hop' when adding '-ed'?

Back

It becomes 'hopped' because we double the 'p'.

Front

Which word does NOT follow the 1 - 1 - 1 pattern: clamp, drip, skid, snap?

Back

clamp

Front

Why do you NOT double the consonant in 'float' when adding '-er'?

Back

Because there is more than 1 vowel in 'float'.

Front

Select the correct spelling of the word if the suffix '-ing' is added to 'wrap'.

Back

wrapping

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Select the correct spelling of the word if the suffix '-ed' is added to 'drip'.

Back

dripped

Front

What is the rule for words ending in 'e' when adding '-ing'?

Back

You drop the 'e' and add '-ing', as in 'make' becomes 'making'.