Spelling Rules- Adding -ing

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What is the rule for adding -ing to a verb that ends with a silent 'e'?

Back

Drop the 'e' and add -ing. Example: hope -> hoping.

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What happens when a verb ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant?

Back

Double the consonant before adding -ing. Example: run -> running.

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'squish' in the -ing form?

Back

squishing

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What is the correct spelling of 'review' in the -ing form?

Back

reviewing

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'scream' in the -ing form?

Back

screaming

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What is the correct spelling of 'hope' in the -ing form?

Back

hoping

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'skim' in the -ing form?

Back

skimming

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When do you not double the consonant when adding -ing?

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If the verb has two syllables and the first syllable is stressed. Example: visit -> visiting.

Front

What is the rule for adding -ing to a verb that ends with 'ie'?

Back

Change 'ie' to 'y' and add -ing. Example: die -> dying.

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'lie' in the -ing form?

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lying