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 |
The bird was flapping its wings.
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getting |
My spelling is getting much better.
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runner |
The runner showed great endurance.
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spotted |
We spotted a kingfisher on the river bank.
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biggish |
The promotion will be a biggish step up for her.
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jogger |
The jogger runs five miles a 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 was very snappy when he was hungry.
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setting |
The house is in a tranquil riverside setting.
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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 more about these words in Unit 9. Suffixes: why we need to double letters, change them, or drop 'e'
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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Look and read the word.
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Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Words with doubled letters
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
Handwriting worksheets: Words with doubled letters
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