S1 Exercise 13: Spelling (2)
SPELLING - SAY AS YOU SPELL 2
TASK 1: Copy and complete. Apply the rule for doubling consonants when adding vowel endings.
Say the words first.
- Add –ing to each of these Decide whether you need to double the last letter or not to complete the word.
Refer__ orbit___ quarrel___
Omit___ confer___ offer____
- Add –ed to each of these Decide whether you need to double the last letter or not to complete the word.
Suffer___ offer___ cancel___
Expel____ target___ admit____
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D. “C” And “G”: The Soft And The Hard To keep a “c” or “g” soft (like a “s” or “j” sound) before –able, or –ous the silent e stays. e.g. noticeable, manageable courageous To keep a “c” hard (a “k” sound) before –ing, -ed insert a “k”. e.g. panicked, picnicking |
TASK 2: Copy and complete. Apply the soft and hard “c” and “g” rules to fill in the gaps with the correct letters to complete the word.
outrag _____ us notic ______ble service _____ble mimic ______ d