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 |
Stop flapping that paper at me.
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getting |
My spelling is getting much better.
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runner |
Will is the fastest runner in the school.
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spotted |
We spotted a kingfisher on the river bank.
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biggish |
I would like a biggish burger but not a huge one.
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jogger |
That jogger covers five miles every day.
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funny |
Bob's wedding speech was very funny.
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snobbish |
I don't like snobbish people.
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snappy |
He has a very snappy way of talking.
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setting |
I took a great picture of the setting sun.
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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 |
I dipped my foot in the freezing water.
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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Words with doubled letters (copy)
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: Words with doubled letters (copy)
Handwriting worksheets: Words with doubled letters (copy)
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