Doubling the Last Letter and Using Articles

The video tutorial explains the rules for doubling the last letter of words ending in a short vowel and consonant before adding 'ed' or 'ing'. It highlights exceptions for letters 'x' and 'w' and provides examples of words that follow these rules. Additionally, it touches on irregular verbs and introduces the use of articles 'a' and 'an'.

What should you do to the last letter of a word ending in a short vowel and consonant before adding 'ed' or 'ing'?

• Double the last letter

• Add 'ed' or 'ing' without any change

• Remove the last letter

• Change the last letter to 'e'

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.L.K.2D

Which of the following letters should never be doubled?

• t and r

• m and n

• x and w

• b and d

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

What happens to the word 'skip' when 'ing' is added?

• skiped

• skiped

• skiping

• skipping

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

Which of the following is an example of a word that follows the doubling rule?

• swimming

• fixing

• running

• hoping

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

What is the correct form of 'dig' when 'ed' is added?

• digged

• dug

• digging

• diged

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.3.1D

Which of the following is an irregular verb?

• dig

• run

• hop

• skip

Which article should be used before a word starting with a vowel sound?

• a

• an

• no article needed

• the