Rules for Adding 'ing' Suffix

The video tutorial by Hira explains the rules for using the suffix -ing in English. It covers when to double consonants, drop the letter 'e', and how to handle words ending in 'y', 'ee', and 'ie'. The tutorial also discusses adding -ing to words with long vowels or ending in consonants, providing examples and exceptions to each rule.

What is the main purpose of learning the rules for using the suffix 'ing'?

• To enhance reading skills

• To learn new words

• To improve vocabulary

• To avoid spelling mistakes

What should you do if a word ends in a CVC pattern before adding 'ing'?

• Remove the last consonant

• Add 'ing' directly

• Double the last consonant

• Change the vowel

Which of the following words does not double the last consonant when adding 'ing'?

• Jog

• Regret

• Credit

• Begin

What is the rule for adding 'ing' to words ending in 'e'?

• Drop the 'e' and add 'ing'

• Replace 'e' with 'y' and add 'ing'

• Keep the 'e' and add 'ing'

• Double the 'e' and add 'ing'

How do you add 'ing' to words ending in 'y'?

• Double the 'y' and add 'ing'

• Simply add 'ing'

• Replace 'y' with 'i' and add 'ing'

• Drop the 'y' and add 'ing'

What should you do when a word ends in double 'e' before adding 'ing'?

• Drop one 'e' and add 'ing'

• Drop both 'e's and add 'ing'

• Simply add 'ing'

• Replace 'e' with 'i' and add 'ing'

How do you modify words ending in 'ie' before adding 'ing'?

• Keep 'ie' and add 'ing'

• Replace 'ie' with 'y' and add 'ing'

• Replace 'ie' with 'i' and add 'ing'

• Drop 'ie' and add 'ing'

What is the rule for adding 'ing' to words with a long vowel before the last consonant?

• Drop the vowel and add 'ing'

• Replace the vowel with 'i' and add 'ing'

• Simply add 'ing'

• Double the consonant and add 'ing'

What should you do if a word ends with two consonants before adding 'ing'?

• Double the last consonant and add 'ing'

• Replace one consonant with 'i' and add 'ing'

• Simply add 'ing'

• Drop one consonant and add 'ing'

What is the main takeaway from the video?

• Learning new vocabulary

• Avoiding spelling mistakes with 'ing'

• Improving reading skills

• Understanding grammar rules