1-1-1 Doubling Rule

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What is the 1-1-1 Doubling Rule?

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The 1-1-1 Doubling Rule states that when a one-syllable word ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant, the final consonant is doubled before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

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Give an example of a 1-1-1 word.

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Run is a 1-1-1 word because it ends with a single vowel (u) followed by a single consonant (n).

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What happens to the word 'run' when adding 'ing'?

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The word 'run' becomes 'running' because the final 'n' is doubled.

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Is 'hop' a 1-1-1 word?

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Yes, 'hop' is a 1-1-1 word because it ends with a single vowel (o) followed by a single consonant (p).

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What is the correct spelling of 'hop' when adding 'ing'?

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Hopping.

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Is 'sit' a 1-1-1 word?

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Yes, 'sit' is a 1-1-1 word.

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What is the suffix in the word 'hopped'?

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The suffix is 'ed'.

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What happens to the word 'big' when adding 'ger'?

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The word 'big' becomes 'bigger' because the final 'g' is doubled.

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Is 'thin' a 1-1-1 word?

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Yes, 'thin' is a 1-1-1 word.

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What is the correct spelling of 'tan' when adding 'ing'?

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Tanning.