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 to a one-syllable verb that ends in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, the final consonant is doubled (e.g., 'run' becomes 'running').

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When should you double the final consonant of a verb?

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You should double the final consonant of a verb when it is a one-syllable word ending in a single vowel followed by a single consonant, and the suffix begins with a vowel (e.g., 'hop' becomes 'hopping').

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What is an example of a verb that follows the Doubling Rule?

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An example is 'sit', which becomes 'sitting' when the suffix '-ing' is added.

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What happens to the verb 'plan' when adding the suffix '-ed'?

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The verb 'plan' becomes 'planned' because the final consonant 'n' is doubled.

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Does the Doubling Rule apply to verbs with two syllables?

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The Doubling Rule applies to two-syllable verbs only if the last syllable is stressed (e.g., 'begin' becomes 'beginning').

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

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For verbs ending in 'e', the 'e' is dropped before adding '-ing' (e.g., 'make' becomes 'making').

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How does the Doubling Rule affect the word 'jog'?

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The word 'jog' becomes 'jogging' because the final consonant 'g' is doubled.

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What is the difference between 'maddest' and 'mad'?

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'Maddest' is the superlative form of 'mad', indicating the highest degree of anger.

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What is the comparative form of 'hot'?

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The comparative form of 'hot' is 'hotter', used to compare two things.

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What does 'bugging' mean in the context of Julius and his sister?

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'Bugging' means to annoy or bother someone.