Doubling Rule

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What is the Doubling Rule in English grammar?

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The Doubling Rule states that when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a one-syllable word that ends with a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, the final consonant is doubled.

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When should you double the final consonant of a word?

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You should double the final consonant of a word when the word is one syllable, ends in a single consonant, and is preceded by a single vowel.

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Provide an example of the Doubling Rule with the word 'run'.

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The word 'run' becomes 'running' when the suffix '-ing' is added.

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What happens to the word 'hop' when adding the suffix '-ed'?

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The word 'hop' becomes 'hopped' when the suffix '-ed' is added, following the Doubling Rule.

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Does the Doubling Rule apply to words with two syllables?

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No, the Doubling Rule typically applies to one-syllable words. For two-syllable words, the final consonant is usually not doubled unless the stress is on the last syllable.

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What is an example of a two-syllable word that does not follow the Doubling Rule?

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The word 'visit' becomes 'visited' without doubling the 't' because the stress is not on the last syllable.

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How does the Doubling Rule affect the word 'big' when adding '-er'?

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The word 'big' becomes 'bigger' when the suffix '-er' is added, as the final consonant 'g' is doubled.

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What is the outcome of applying the Doubling Rule to the word 'flat' with the suffix '-est'?

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The word 'flat' becomes 'flattest' when the suffix '-est' is added, following the Doubling Rule.

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Can you give an example of a word that does not require doubling when adding a suffix?

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The word 'play' becomes 'played' without doubling the 'y' because it ends with a vowel.

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

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For words ending in 'e', the 'e' is dropped before adding '-ing', as in 'make' becoming 'making'.