1-1-1 Doubling Rule

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates that the action of the verb has been completed (past tense).

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate when added to a verb?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates that the action of the verb is currently happening (present participle).

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How do you form the present participle of a verb that ends in 'e'?

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You drop the 'e' and add '-ing' (e.g., make -> making).

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What is the rule for doubling the final consonant when adding '-ing'?

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If a one-syllable verb ends in a single vowel followed by a single consonant, double the final consonant before adding '-ing' (e.g., run -> running).

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What is an example of a verb that follows the 1-1-1 Doubling Rule?

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The verb 'swim' becomes 'swimming'.

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What happens to the word 'hop' when you add '-ing'?

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It becomes 'hopping' because the final consonant 'p' is doubled.

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What is the correct spelling of the word when adding '-ing' to 'plan'?

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The correct spelling is 'planning'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word when adding '-ing' to 'shop'?

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The correct spelling is 'shopping'.

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What is the difference between 'whisking' and 'whiskking'?

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'Whisking' is correct because the final consonant is not doubled; 'whisk' ends with a single vowel followed by a consonant.