These words are examples of the doubling rule: when a word ends in a short vowel and one consonant we must double the consonant when adding a vowel suffix.
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flapping |
The bird was flapping its wings.
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getting |
He hated getting up in the morning.
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runner |
The runner went really fast in the race.
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spotted |
Last year, we spotted our first snowflake on Christmas Eve.
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jogger |
The jogger runs five miles a day.
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funny |
The clown was so funny!
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snappy |
He has a very snappy way of talking.
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setting |
The setting is where the events in a novel or play are taking place.
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hidden |
I have hidden my sweets from my brother.
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trodden |
I think you have trodden in something smelly.
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dipped |
He dipped the paintbrush into the paint.
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Spelling Games: Words with doubled letters (SHAMS)Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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