Doubling Rule for Spelling

Doubling Rule for Spelling

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English

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Doubling Rule in spelling?

Back

The Doubling Rule states that when adding a suffix to a one-syllable word that ends in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, you double the final consonant before adding the suffix.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word that follows the Doubling Rule when adding '-ing'.

Back

The word 'run' becomes 'running'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It becomes 'hopped' because the final 'p' is doubled.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following words does NOT follow the Doubling Rule: 'sit', 'plan', 'yawn', or 'tap'?

Back

'Yawn' does not follow the Doubling Rule.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: The cat was ___________ on the mat. (hop)

Back

hopping

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: She was ___________ the ball to her friend. (throw)

Back

throwing

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