Accurate Spelling
Learning Objective
I can spell words correctly by applying spelling rules.
Key Concepts
When a one-syllable word has one vowel and ends in one consonant, you usually double the last consonant when adding a suffix.
In a two-syllable word, if the first syllable is stressed and ends in a vowel and consonant, you typically do not double the last consonant.
In a two-syllable word, if the second syllable is stressed and ends in a vowel and consonant, you usually double the last consonant, unless the word ends in w, x, or y.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which of the following words should have the final consonant doubled when adding '-ed' or '-ing'?
2. Explain the 'one-one-one' rule for doubling consonants, as described in the video.
3. The word 'benefit' has two syllables. The stress is on the first syllable. When adding '-ed' to the end, should you double the 't'? Explain why or why not.
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