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SPELLING RULES -ING
Gerunds Verb
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The following is a guide to the correct spelling of –ing forms of verbs and gerunds.
Infinitive ING formto feel feelingto go goingto work workingto sleep sleeping
The general rule when changing a verb into its -ING form is just to add -ING to the end of the verb.
•She isn't feeling very well.•He is working on a new project.•The children are sleeping so be quiet.
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Spelling exceptions
Infinitive ING formto live livingto have havingto make makingto take taking
1) If the verb ends in an E we remove the E and add ING
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Spelling exceptions
Infinitive ING formto stop stoppingto sit sittingto plan planningto get gettingto swim swimming
2) If the verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we double the final consonant and add ING
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Spelling exceptions
Infinitive ING formto fix fixingto enjoy enjoyingto snow snowing
3) But, we do not double the final consonant when the verb ends in W, X or Y or when the final syllable is not emphasized.
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Spelling exceptions
Infinitive ING formto happen happeningto enter enteringto offer offeringto suffer suffering
4) If a two-syllable verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we do not double the final consonant when the stress is on the first syllable.
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Spelling exceptions
Infinitive ING formto lie lyingto die dyingto tie tying
5) If the verb ends in IE we change it to YING
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Spelling exceptions
Infinitive
ING form(UK)
ING form(US)
to travel travelling traveling
to marvel marvelling
marveling
6) If the verb ends in consonant + vowel + L, we normally double the final L and add ING.
Note: In the United States (US) they do not double the L when the accent is on the first syllable.
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Spelling exceptions
Infinitive ING formrefer referringdefer deferring
7) If the verb ends in a stressed vowel + R, we double the final R and add ING.
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Spelling exceptions
Infinitive ING formto offer offeringto suffer sufferingto whisper whispering
If the verb ends in an unstressed vowel + R, we do not double the final R and add ING.
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Answers
1. camping
2. swimming
3. travelling
4. walking
5. having
6. writing
7. cooking
8. shopping
Add the -ing
1. camp ______________
2. swim______________
3. travel______________
4. walk ______________
5. have ______________
6. write ______________
7. cook ______________
8. shop ______________
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Answers
1. His dad and brother are cycling to the shops.
2. We aren´t travelling in Japan.
3. I am sunbathing on the beach.
4. She isn´t watching TV.
5. They aren´t swimming in the sea.
6. Sue is staying at home today.
Complete the sentences
1. His dad and brother ________(cycle) to the shops.
2. We __________ (not travel) in Japan.
3. I __________ (sunbathe) on the beach.
4. She __________ (not watch) TV.
5. They __________ (not swim) in the sea.
6. Sue __________ (stay) at home today.
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Answers
1. Is your dad working today?
Yes, he is.
2. Are you having a good time on holiday?
Yes, I have.
3. Is your mum cooking dinner now?
Yes, she is.
4. Are your friends playing football?
Yes, they are.
Write the questions and the short answers
1. your dad / work / today /?
_____________________________
Yes, _________________________
2. you / have a good time / on holiday / ?
_____________________________
Yes, _________________________
3. your mum / cook dinner / now / ?
_____________________________
Yes, _________________________
4. your friends / play football / ?
_____________________________
Yes, _________________________
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1. Where are you going on holiday ?
2. What is he cooking for dinner?
3. Who is going to England?
4. Where are you staying?
Complete the dialogues
1. a. I´m going / holiday.
b. Where ______________ ?
2. a. He´s cooking / dinner.
b. What ______________ ?
3. a. My sister is going to England.
b. Who ______________ ?
4. a. We are staying in a hotel.
b. Where ______________ ?
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