adding vowel suffixes
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rules for adding suffixes that begin with a vowelTRANSCRIPT
Rules For Adding Vowel Suffixes 111 Doubling Rule 211 Doubling Rule Silent e Rule
111 Doubling Rule
When adding a vowel suffix to • a 1 syllable word, • ending in 1 consonant• after 1 vowel
• DOUBLE the final consonant before adding the suffix
nap + ed = napped swim + er = swimmer
211 Doubling Rule
When adding a vowel suffix to • a multi-syllable word with the accent on last
syllable • ending in 1 consonant• after 1 vowel
• DOUBLE the final consonant before adding the suffix
Kidnap’ + ed = kidnapped begin’ + er = beginner
Silent e Rule
When adding a vowel suffix to words ending with a silent e
• DROP the e before adding the suffix
hope + ed = hopedtake + ing = taking
Vowel Suffixes
-ing -est -er -ed -y
-able -ic -an -ory -ist
-en -al -ish -ible -ance
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write + ing ice + y dim + ly
flat + est submit + ed pain + ful
safe + er drop + ing sun + y
girl + ish flat + en wet + ish
lift + ed program + ing