This week's spelling pattern / rule is: Adding ing , er , est and y to words with a short vowel sound. Rule: When a short vowel is followed by one consonant at the end of the root word, double the last consonant and add (ed) or (ing).
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running |
Even though he was tired he kept running.
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chatting |
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shopped |
I shopped at the market today.
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wrapped |
The baby was wrapped in a towel.
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thinnest |
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happiest |
It was the happiest day of my life.
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happy |
The child was very happy.
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silly |
You're not going out after last night's silly antic!
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pretty |
That pretty little kitten is so cute.
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beautiful |
There's a beautiful view from my balcony.
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water |
Drink lots of water for good health.
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told |
He told a very funny joke.
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