More examples of the doubling rule: You do not need to double the last letter of a word if: 1) a word ends in two consonants 2) the suffix starts with a consonant
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My computer keeps crashing.
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I don't want to dampen anyone's spirits, but I have some bad news.
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It is too windy to use an umbrella.
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A wasp buzzed around my head.
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The stuffing has come out of my old teddy bear.
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They checked the door knob for fingerprints.
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The door was locked and bolted.
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Her face was puffy from crying so much.
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The story is about a crafty fox.
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Ebenezer Scrooge is a grumpy and selfish old man.
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The branches twisted in the wind.
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Our baby has grown so quickly.
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The recipe requires a handful of rice.
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It was a thankless task.
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She wore a backless dress to the party.
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The thickness of my gloves will keep my hands warm.
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I scrubbed the floor until it was spotless.
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It was a macabre story of murder and madness.
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