Root words with short vowels, ending in one consonant letter before doubling and then adding the suffix.
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hopping |
The frog was hopping across the road.
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bugged |
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fitter |
My brother trains a lot so he can become fitter.
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wettest |
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snappy |
He has a very snappy way of talking.
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buzzing |
The crowd was buzzing with excitement.
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buzzed |
A wasp buzzed around my head.
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running |
Even though he was tired he kept running.
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dripped |
The tap dripped continuously.
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swimmer |
The buoyancy aid helped keep the weak swimmer afloat.
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messy |
This classroom is messy.
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sitting |
We were all sitting in the garden when it rained.
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