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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