Towards the end of a word, it's sometimes necessary to repeat a consonant when there's a short vowel sound. This occurs in spelling when the short vowel sound is followed by specific letters: f, s, and l.
In the words listed here, the l is doubled after the short vowel sound.
Consider the word bell which contains a short /e/ sound and concludes with an l sound. This mandates the usage of a double l in its spelling.
Similarly, in the word fill, there's a short /i/ sound before the l sound, which indicates the need for a double l as well.
Say these ll words aloud as you learn them. Can you hear the short vowel sound?
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I attached a new bell to my bicycle.
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I grazed my knuckles when I fell off my bike.
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Jack had to sell the cow.
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Can you smell burning?
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The child refused to tell the truth.
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She looks fit and well.
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Fill the bath with hot water.
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Cats often kill birds.
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He's over 90 but his mind is still sharp.
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I will miss you when you go away.
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Jill gave her sister a doll on her birthday.
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A male elephant is called a bull.
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The sign on the door said pull.
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Roll the ball to me.
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Please wait while I make a call.
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I don't want to fall off my bike.
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We have a large mirror in our hall.
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There was a small puff of smoke from the fire.
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The giraffe was very tall.
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Don't kick that ball over my wall.
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