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Why do some words have double consonants while others have only one?
Here are some basic rules for spelling -ED and -ING words:
Rule 1: Words ending with a Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Pattern (Review Consonants and Vowels) One-syllable words: ED = If the word ends in a CVC pattern, it gets a double consonant + ED. * note ING = If the word ends in a CVC pattern, it gets a double consonant + ING. * note Examples:
Two-syllable words:
Examples:ED = If the stress is on the second syllable, the word gets a double consonant + ED. ING = If the stress is on the second syllable, the word gets a double consonant + ING. Examples:
Practice two-syllable ed-ing endings... Rule 2: Words ending in E
Examples: Rule 3: Words ending in Y
ED = If the word ends in Y, and has a consonant before it, change the Y to I and add ED.
Examples:Vowel + Y ED = If the word ends in Y, and has a vowel before it, simply add ED.
Examples: Rule 4: Other words...
Examples:words ending in a double consonant: ED = If the word ends in a double consonant, simply add ED. ING = If the word ends in a double consonant, simply add ING. Examples: |
These are some basic rules for spelling ED and ING words, but remember, there are ALWAYS exceptions to every rule...Good Luck!
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