Verbs ending in -w and -x follow the rule about duplicating the consonant when the consonant is next to a vowel.
False: They are exceptions to the rule.
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True or false:
Two-syllable verbs ending in a vowel +consonant always double the consonant and add -ing or -ed
False: It depends on where the stress is. If the stress is on the first syllable, you do not double the consonant. If it is on the second one, you do double it.
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Add -ing and ed to the word "carry"
carrying and carried
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Add -ing to the word "dream"
dreaming
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Add -ing to the word "drop"
dropping
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Add -ed to the word "dry"
dried
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Add -ing to the word "cry"
crying
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True or false: Most of -ing and -ed spelling rules are the same.
True
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seesaw
Swap points!
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star
Double points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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True or false: -ing and -ed are called inflections.
True
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Add -ing and -ed to the verb "invite"
inviting and invited
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True or false: If a verb ends in -ie drop the -e and add -ing.
