Spelling Editing - W16

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Michael bat at the mosquitoes that swarmed around his ankles.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Martha was mixing bat while Quinn stood at the stove, heating a frying pan.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

The garden was begin to look weathered.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

He beg his mom for just one more cookie.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Her throat was tight, her eyes blur from tears.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Banner made sure his experiment was conducted in a control environment.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

The house was quiet, the way he prefer it.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

"I was the fastest run in gym class back where I came from."

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

I wearily picked it up, immediately regret it.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

Add the correct suffix to the underlined base word in the sentence. Use the suffixes -ed, -er, or -ing.

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant

before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.

She wasn't sure he was split the candy bar into two equal pieces.

Answer explanation

Don't forget: when the final syllable of the base word is closed, double the final consonant before adding a suffix starting with a vowel.