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 'ed' to 'test'?

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You get 'tested'.

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What do you get when you add 'er' to 'rob'?

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You get 'robber'.

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What do you do when you add a vowel suffix to a one-syllable word with one vowel and two consonants?

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You do nothing.

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What is the result of adding 'est' to 'big'?

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You get 'biggest'.

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What do you get when you add 'ing' to 'whisk'?

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You get 'whisking'.

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What is a vowel suffix?

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A suffix that begins with a vowel, such as 'ed', 'ing', or 'er'.

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What is a consonant blend?

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A combination of two or more consonants that blend together but each sound can still be heard.

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What is an example of a one-syllable word?

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'Cat' is a one-syllable word.

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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'.