Silent 'E' Rule and Exceptions

Mr. Spelling introduces his YouTube channel focused on teaching spelling rules. The video reviews previous lessons on adding suffixes and explains the rule for words ending in a silent E. Examples and exceptions to the rule are provided, followed by student practice activities. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and engage with the content.

What is the main focus of Mr. Spelling's YouTube channel?

• Teaching vocabulary

• Teaching grammar rules

• Teaching spelling rules

• Teaching pronunciation

Where can you find the PowerPoint slides used in Mr. Spelling's videos?

• In the video description

• In the video itself

• On a separate website

• In the comments section

What happens to words ending in a short vowel consonant when adding 'ing'?

• Remove the last letter and add 'ing'

• Double the last letter and add 'ing'

• Add 'ing' without changes

• Add 'ed' instead of 'ing'

Which of the following words follows the rule of doubling the last letter before adding 'ing'?

• Make

• Bake

• Run

• Jump

What is the new spelling rule for words ending in a silent 'e'?

• Double the last letter and add 'ing'

• Keep the 'e' and add 'ing'

• Drop the 'e' and add 'ing'

• Add 'ed' instead of 'ing'

Which word correctly follows the rule of dropping the silent 'e' before adding 'ing'?

• Baking

• Bakinge

• Bakeing

• Bake

What is the correct form of 'make' when applying the silent 'e' rule?

• Makking

• Mak

• Making

• Makeing

Which of the following words is an exception to the silent 'e' rule?

• Shaking

• Singeing

• Sliding

• Baking

Why is 'singeing' an exception to the silent 'e' rule?

• It is a proper noun

• It becomes a different word without the 'e'

• It doesn't end in 'e'

• It is a homophone

What should you do if a word ends in a silent 'e'?

• Add 'ing' without changes

• Drop the 'e' and add 'ing'

• Double the last letter and add 'ing'

• Add 'ed' instead of 'ing'