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Spelling Rule: v-c, double the consonant before adding -ed or -ing
Apply the spelling rule about adding suffixes to words ending with a vowel followed by a consonant with your class. Spellers read the rules and examples, observe words with suffixes, and write the root words. They write 6 answers.
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Adding -ed Practice Sheet
In this grammar worksheet, students practice adding the suffix -ed to 35 words. Students rewrite the word in the box below the root word.
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Adding -est Practice Sheet
In this grammar worksheet, students rewrite the 35 words by adding the -est suffix ending to each word on the provided lines.
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Spelling: 8th Grade Suffixes with Double Consonants
In this 8th grade home connection spelling practice worksheet, 8th graders examine 20 spelling words that feature suffixes with double consonants. Students write the words 1 time each.
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Adding "er" Practice Sheet: Adjectives
In this suffix worksheet, students change various words by adding the suffix "er" and writing the new words. Words end with e, y, and short vowel and a consonant.
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Suffix Addition: Dropping Silent "e"
High schoolers engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of using the silent "e" in certain words. They practice using the rules while reading them in a review. The application of the rule is given in the lesson and can be...
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The Suffix- Y- Practice Sheet
In this suffix learning exercise, students change nouns and verbs to adjectives by using the suffix "y." Kids then change words the end with a short vowel and consonant to adjectives using "y." Finally, students practice the concept on...
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Suffixes Beginning With Vowels
In this suffixes worksheet, students read what a suffix is and then add the correct suffix to the italicized word in each of the 10 sentences. There are 2 suffixes to choose from at the end of each sentence.
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Adding -ed Practice Sheet
In this suffix worksheet, students practice adding the suffix 'ed' to the variety of words listed. Students use the rules to help them spell the words correctly.
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Plural or Singular
Review how different words can be plural or singular. Presented are four different endings that indicate the plural form of a noun. Double e, -ies, -evs, and adding s are all covered. There are no rules just examples for each.
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Adding -est Practice sheet (Adjectives)
For this comparative adjectives worksheet, students add the suffix -est to the adjectives in each box. Students use the rules to help spell the new words.
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Two Letters, One Sound
Eighth graders spell double-letter words. In this spelling lesson, 8th graders practice pronouncing words that contain double consonants. Students examine words with one or more sets of double letters, and discuss the proper...
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Use Common Roots and Affixes When Attached to Known Vocabulary
After a brief review of roots and affixes, partners are asked to choose a root, find words built on that root, and create a Christmas ornament decorated with these words. Beware the typos!
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Bbc: Skillswise: Suffix Spelling Rules: Double Letters [Pdf]
Learn when to double the final consonant of a word when adding a suffix, and when the consonant does not get doubled.
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Grammarly Blog: I Before E Except After C: 9 Helpful Spelling Rules
This site provides nine important spelling rules and examples. L.9-10.2c Spelling, L.11-12.2 Cap/Punc/Spell
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: The 1 1 1 Spelling Rule
Sheet music for a song about when to double the final consonant before adding suffixes.