-ed and -ing endings

Front

What is the rule for adding -ed to a one-syllable word with a short vowel?

Back

Double the final consonant before adding -ed.

Front

When do you double the final consonant before adding -ing?

Back

When the word has one syllable and ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant.

Front

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

Back

hoping

Front

What is the past tense of 'amaze'?

Back

amazed

Front

What is the present participle of 'read'?

Back

reading

Front

Should you double the consonant in 'tent' before adding -ed?

Back

No, because there are two final consonants.

Front

What happens to the 'e' in 'make' when adding -ing?

Back

Drop the 'e' to make 'making'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'run' in the present participle form?

Back

running

Front

What is the rule for adding -ed to a word that ends in 'y'?

Back

If the 'y' is preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add -ed.

Front

What is the difference between 'amazing' and 'amazed'?

Back

'Amazing' describes something that causes amazement; 'amazed' describes a feeling of being surprised.