Spelling with -ING and -ED Endings

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What is the rule for adding -ed to a CVC word?

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When adding -ed to a CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) word, you double the last consonant before adding -ed. Example: ship + ed = shipped.

Front

What is the rule for adding -ing to a CVC word?

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When adding -ing to a CVC word, you double the last consonant if the word ends in a single vowel followed by a consonant. Example: hop + ing = hopping.

Front

What does CVC stand for?

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CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant, which is a pattern in words.

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What is a silent 'e' rule?

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The silent 'e' rule states that when a word ends with an 'e', you drop the 'e' before adding -ed or -ing. Example: dance + ed = danced.

Front

What is the past tense of 'sit'?

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The past tense of 'sit' is 'sat'.

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What is the present participle of 'dance'?

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The present participle of 'dance' is 'dancing'.

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How do you spell the present participle of 'ship'?

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The present participle of 'ship' is 'shipping'.

Front

What happens to the word 'hop' when you add -ing?

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When you add -ing to 'hop', it becomes 'hopping'.

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What is the past tense of 'jump'?

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The past tense of 'jump' is 'jumped'.

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What is the present participle of 'run'?

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The present participle of 'run' is 'running'.