Word Meanings
What does committed mean?
Dedicated; Pledged to something
Which word is a synonym for regretful?
Sorry
Which word is an antonym for regretful?
Proud; Satisfied
Which word shows doubling before adding -ed?
Committed
What must come before the final consonant to double it?
A single vowel
What does deterred mean?
Prevented or discouraged from acting
Which word is a synonym for commitment?
Promise; Responsibility
Which word is an antonym for committed?
Unwilling; Uncommitted
Which word doubles the final consonant before -able?
Regrettable
How many consonants can be the word end with to double the final consonant?
One
What does propellant mean?
A substance that causes something to move foward
Which word is a synonym for controller?
Manager; operator
Which word is an antonym for deterred?
Encouraged
Which word doubles the final consonant before -ing?
Dispelling
What must be true about the last syllable?
It must be stressed
What does occurrence mean?
An event; something that happens
Which word is a synonym for dispelling?
Eliminating: Removing
Which word is an antonym for dispelling?
Creating; Spreading
Why does regretful NOT double the final consonant?
The suffix does not begin with a vowel
What must the suffix begin with to double the consonant?
A vowel
What does dispelling mean?
Removing or clearing away (often doubts, fears, or ideas)
Which word is a synonym for propellant?
Fuel; Driving force
Which word is an antonym for commitment?
Indifference; Neglect
Explain why controller does NOT double the final consonant?
The word does not have a single vowel before the final consonant and/or does not meet all four doubling rules
List all four conditions needed to double the final consonant:
1. Ends in one consonant
2. Single word before the consonant
3. Last syllable is stressed
4. Suffix begins with a vowel