Rules for Spelling - Silent E

Rules for Spelling

By Ana Solis Martinez

arrange + ing = arranging

dare + ing = daring

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​When a suffix beginning with a vowel is added to a word ending in silent e, the e is

usually dropped.

hope + less = hopeless

arrange + ment = arrangement

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​When a suffix beginning with a consonant is added to a word ending in silent e, the e is

usually retained.

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