Suffix Rules and Doubling Rule

The video tutorial explains how to correctly add suffixes to words by following three main spelling rules: the doubling rule, the drop the E rule, and the Y to I rule. Each rule is explained with examples, highlighting when to double consonants, drop silent E's, or change Y to I. The tutorial also covers exceptions and provides practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is a suffix?

• A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word

• A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word

• A letter or group of letters that replace a word

• A letter or group of letters added in the middle of a word

Which of the following is a vowel suffix?

• ness

• ment

• ed

• ly

What is the doubling rule?

• Double the first letter of the word

• Double the entire word

• Double the last consonant before adding a vowel suffix

• Double the last vowel before adding a suffix

In the word 'hopped', why is the 'p' doubled?

• Because 'hop' is a compound word

• Because 'hop' ends with a vowel

• Because 'hop' ends with a single consonant after a short vowel

• Because 'hop' is a long word

Which word follows the doubling rule when adding a suffix?

• Play

• Jump

• Run

• Sit

What happens to the silent 'e' in 'joke' when adding 'ed'?

• The 'e' is kept

• The 'e' is replaced with 'a'

• The 'e' is doubled

• The 'e' is dropped

How do you change 'smile' to 'smiling'?

• Add 'ing' without any changes

• Drop the 'e' and add 'ing'

• Keep the 'e' and add 'ing'

• Replace 'e' with 'a' and add 'ing'

What is the rule for changing 'copy' to 'copied'?

• Add 'ed' without any changes

• Drop the 'y' and add 'ed'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed'

• Keep the 'y' and add 'ed'

Which word does not follow the 'y to I' rule?

• Try

• Play

• Fly

• Cry

How do you change 'lazy' to 'lazier'?

• Add 'er' without any changes

• Drop the 'y' and add 'er'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Keep the 'y' and add 'er'