Know when to double the final consonant when adding a suffix to a word ending in -fer.
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refer |
I will refer your complaint to my boss.
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referred |
The matter was referred to the head teacher.
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referring |
I was referring to the text in my answer.
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referral |
He needed a referral for his new job.
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defer |
The doctor has decided to defer my appointment until next week.
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deferred |
She deferred starting university for a year.
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deferring |
He is considering deferring the holiday to later in the year.
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deferral |
The deferral of the project has caused big delays in progress.
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prefer |
I would prefer to stay in tonight.
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preferred |
She preferred the pink dress to the blue one.
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transfer |
Transfer of pollen from one plant to another.
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transferred |
The money was transferred into the account electronically.
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offer |
Tom was selfish not to offer me a lift.
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offered |
The shop offered a wide range of food.
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offering |
The shop was offering a deal.
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chauffeur |
The chauffeur drove us around town.
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chauffeured |
The gentleman chauffeured the Queen.
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chauffeuring |
The lady was chauffeuring us around London.
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