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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That was a truely frustrating experience!

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Your argument was carfully thought out.

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His behaveior was unbelievable!

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Tina confided her fascinateing story to the class.

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My sister's lemonade stand was moderatly successful.