Double Consonant in the middle of a word

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What is a double consonant?

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A double consonant occurs when the same consonant letter appears twice in a row within a word.

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Give an example of a word with a double consonant.

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'happen' has a double 'p'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to feel displeasure?

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annoyed.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means the start of something?

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beginning.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a room in a house for storage?

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attic.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to occur?

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happen.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to gather or bring together?

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collect.

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When do we use double consonants in spelling?

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We often use double consonants when a short vowel sound precedes the consonant.

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What is the rule for doubling consonants in one-syllable words?

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

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make a choice?

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decide.