Spelling Rules Flashcard (1-1-1 Rule, Drop the E Rule, Y to I Rule)

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What is the Silent-e Rule?

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The Silent-e Rule states that when a word ends with an 'e', the 'e' is usually not pronounced, and it can change the vowel sound in the word. For example, 'hop' becomes 'hope'.

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How do you spell 'serve' + 'er' using the Silent-e Rule?

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server

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What is the base word in 'cranes'?

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crane

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How do you spell 'baby' + 'es'?

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babies

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What is the 1-1-1 Rule?

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The 1-1-1 Rule states that when a one-syllable word ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant, you double the final consonant before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

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According to the 1-1-1 Rule, how do you spell 'pop' + 's'?

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pops

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What happens to the 'y' when adding 'es' to a word that ends in 'y'?

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If a word ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example, 'baby' becomes 'babies'.

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How do you spell 'easy' + 'est'?

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easiest

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What is the Drop the E Rule?

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The Drop the E Rule states that when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a word that ends with an 'e', you drop the 'e'. For example, 'make' becomes 'making'.

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How do you spell 'like' + 'ing'?

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liking