111 Doubling Up Rule Practice

Joanne from howtospell.co.uk explains the 111 doubling rule for one-syllable words. This rule involves doubling the final consonant when adding vowel suffixes to words with one syllable and a single vowel followed by a consonant. Special cases include words ending in 'h', 'j', 'k', 'q', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', and the treatment of 'q' as a single consonant sound. The rule helps distinguish short vowel sounds from long vowel sounds, aiding in spelling and reading. Practical examples are provided to illustrate the rule's application.

What is the main focus of the 111 Doubling Up Rule?

• To double the vowels in a word

• To double the consonants in all words

• To double the final consonant in one-syllable words with a vowel suffix

• To double the first consonant in a word

Which of the following words follows the 111 Doubling Up Rule?

• Shopping

• Shops

• Shopper

• Shopkeeper

Which of the following words correctly uses the 111 Doubling Up Rule with the suffix 'er'?

• Swimer

• Swimmer

• Swiming

• Swim

Why is 'y' sometimes considered a vowel in the context of the 111 Doubling Up Rule?

• Because it appears at the end of words

• Because it is a consonant

• Because it is a silent letter

• Because it is always a vowel

Which of the following words correctly uses the 111 Doubling Up Rule with the suffix 'est'?

• Fats

• Fating

• Fatest

• Fattest

Which of the following words does not require doubling the final consonant?

• Running

• Quitting

• Boxer

• Swimmer

Which of the following words is an example of a word that does not follow the doubling rule due to its ending letter?

• Run

• Grow

• Quit

• Quiz

Which of the following words does not require doubling the final consonant when adding a suffix?

• Boxer

• Runner

• Swimmer

• Hopper

What is the correct form of 'quit' when adding the suffix 'er'?

• Quits

• Quitting

• Quitter

• Quiter

What is the purpose of the 111 Doubling Up Rule?

• To indicate a short vowel sound

• To indicate a long vowel sound

• To simplify spelling

• To make words longer