1-1-1 doubling rule

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What is the 1-1-1 doubling rule?

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When adding a vowel suffix to a one-syllable word that has one vowel and ends with one consonant, you double the final consonant.

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What happens when you add 'ing' to 'walk'?

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You get 'walking'.

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What happens when you add 'ing' to 'swim'?

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You get 'swimming'.

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What do you do when you add a vowel suffix to a 1 syllable word with 1 vowel and 2 consonants at the end?

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You do nothing.

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What do you do when you add a vowel suffix to a 1 syllable word with 1 vowel and 1 consonant at the end?

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You double the final consonant.

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What is the result of 'plan' + 'ed'?

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You get 'planned'.

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What is an example of a word that follows the 1-1-1 doubling rule?

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'run' becomes 'running'.

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What is an example of a word that does not require doubling?

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'help' becomes 'helping'.

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What is the rule for words ending in 'e' when adding 'ing'?

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You drop the 'e' and add 'ing'.

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

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It becomes 'hopping'.