Why is it necessary to learn how to spell? 

A job is hard to get.

Stand out from the crowd.

And, spell your way to success.

Learn the rules and be a  *  :)                     Here's how...

 

 

Spelling Rule #1         (for one syllable VERBS, ending in ONE consonant):

 If a verb is one syllable and ends in ONE consonant,

 double the consonant to add  -ed or  -ing.

           e.g.:  run = running  

                    hop = hopped, hopping

                    skip = skipped, skipping

                    rap = rapped, rapping

 

 

 

Spelling Rule #2         (for one syllable VERBS, ending in  x   w   y):

Do not double these final consonants (x, w, and y):

    For example:  fix = fixing                plow = plowing             obey = obeying         

                             cry = crying         NOTE:  cry = cried (past tense)  

 

 

 

Spelling Rule #3         (for two or more syllable verbs):

Double the final consonant ONLY if the stress is on the final syllable.                                     

     For example:  admit = admitting / admitted   

                               begin = beginning 

      

 Do NOT double the final consonant if the stress is not on the final syllable.                       

     For example:  develop = developing / developed                                                                                                           

                              listen = listening / listened

 

 

 

 

 * Resources:  http://server.riverdale.k.12.or.us/~bblack/spelrul.htm

                         http://netgrammar.altec.org/Support/a101b3_101000.html#ing

 

 

Standard: 

1.5.8.F = Edit writing using the conventions of language (spell common, frequently used words correctly).