Doubling Rule
True or False. The word "having" follows the Doubling Rule.
False
What are you dropping in the Drop Rule?
The final "e" in the base word.
True or False
You always change the "y" when adding the suffix -ing
FALSE!
Y never changes when adding -ing. They are BFF's that are always together.
running
The Doubling Rule
Write the word correctly. What rule did you use?
begin + ing
beginning
The Doubling Rule
Which word means to jump up and down?
A. hoping B. hopping
B
Do you drop the "e" for a base word you are adding an -s to?
No, it is only when you are adding a suffix that starts with a vowel
Would the word "play" follow the Change Rule when adding -ed?
No, because there is a vowel, not a consonant before the Y.
hurrying
The Change Rule
Write the word correctly. What rule did you use?
fury + ous
furious
The Change Rule
Would I use the Doubling Rule if I have the base word look and I am adding -ing?
No! It has 2 vowels
How would I spell this word? My base word is like and I want to add -ing
liking
Do I use the Change Rule when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel?
Yes, unless it is -ing
making
The Drop Rule
Write the word correctly. What rule did you use?
excite + ing
exciting
The Drop Rule
True or False
You double the vowel with EVERY suffix
False
Only double when the suffix starts with a vowel
Does the word "keeping" follow the Drop Rule?
No! It does not have a final "e" in the base word.
Does the word identified follow the Change Rule?
Yes, the base word identify has a consonant next to the Y and you are adding a -ed.
cried
The Change Rule
Write the word correctly. What rule did you use?
apply + ing
applying
The Change Rule
What do the three 1's stand for in the 1-1-1 Doubling Rule?
1 syllable
1 short vowel
1 final consonant
What is the Drop Rule?
When you are adding a suffix that starts with a vowel, you drop the final "e" before adding the suffix.
What letter of the alphabet matters the most with the Change Rule?
Y of course!
transferring
The Doubling Rule
Write the word correctly. What rule did you use?
control + ing
controlling
The Doubling Rule