This week's spelling pattern / rule is: Adding ing and er to words ending in e Rule: We usually drop the 'e' at the end of words when adding an ending that begins with a vowel suffix (e.g. -ing, -ed, -er, -able, -ous, ) as there is a vowel at the beginning of the suffix.
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hoping |
I'm hoping my job will be made permanent.
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riding |
Try to keep your balance whilst riding your bike!
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sliding |
The children had fun sliding on the ice.
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writing |
I find writing quite hard.
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nicer |
The chocolate cake is nicer than the plain cake.
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writer |
She is a skillful writer.
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maker |
The toy maker was creative.
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manager |
The bank manager was taken hostage.
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break |
Be careful not to break that glass.
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steak |
They serve the best steak in town.
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who |
See who is at the door.
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whole |
I slept for a whole day.
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