Spelling Word List: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 1

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If a base word ends in an e which is part of a split digraph, drop the e if the suffix begins with a vowel. Keep the e if the suffix begins with a consonant. Letters and Sounds, Phase Six.

	hope	Let's hope for some good weather.
	hoping	I'm hoping my job will be made permanent.
	hopeful	I was hopeful about the result.
	like	I don't like the way you said that.
	liked	Joe liked to slide on the ice.
	safe	My shed will be safe with this padlock on the door.
	safely	Cross the road safely when the traffic stops.

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Spelling Practice: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 1

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hoping

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liked

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safely

Spelling Games: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 1

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Printable Activities: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 1

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