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Unit 9: Adding suffixes: the spelling rules

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Unit 9: Suffixes: why we need to double letters, change them or drop 'e'

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The Spelling Rules for Adding Suffixes:

When do you drop the letter e ?

Add the suffix to the root word.

Type the whole word:
make + ing
close + ness
Dane + ish
arrive + ed
nice + ly
shame + ful
fame + ous
smoke + y
excite + ment
tune + ful
care + ing
care + less


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