Double Final Consonants

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What are double final consonants?

Back

Double final consonants are two identical consonants at the end of a word, like in 'mess' or 'full'.

Front

Give an example of a word with double final consonants.

Back

An example is 'buzz'.

Front

What is the correct spelling: 'puul' or 'pull'?

Back

'Pull' is the correct spelling.

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What is the correct spelling: 'pass' or 'pas'?

Back

'Pass' is the correct spelling.

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What is the correct spelling: 'full' or 'ful'?

Back

'Full' is the correct spelling.

Front

Why do we use double final consonants?

Back

We use double final consonants to show that the vowel sound before them is short.

Front

What is the sound of the double 's' in 'mess'?

Back

The double 's' in 'mess' makes a soft 's' sound.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound before a double final consonant?

Back

The vowel sound before a double final consonant is usually short.

Front

Can you name a word that ends with double 'l'?

Back

Yes, 'full' is a word that ends with double 'l'.

Front

What is the correct spelling: 'buz' or 'buzz'?

Back

'Buzz' is the correct spelling.