Reviewing Spelling Rules - 2
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Here a few rules for when to double the last letter of a word (for three- and four-letter words).
1) Double the last consonant:
- When the last three letters of a word are consonant + vowel + consonant (a vowel sandwich!), double the last consonant:
Examples
hop
The rabbit is hopped along.
friz
They have frizzy hair.
2) Do not double the last letter:
- when the last three letters of a word are vowel + consonant + vowel
Example
hope
He hoped for a sunny day.
- when the last three letters of end in vowel + consonant + consonant
Example
word
English words are easy to spell.
- when the last three letters end in consonant + vowel + vowel
Example
blue
His eyes were bluer than the sea.
