Doubling Before an Ending

Grade 4 Spelling Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the rule that explains each spelling.

1. 1.

   "visit" + -ed = "visited". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Always double the last letter before -ed.
   • "visit" ends in a silent e, so drop the e and add -ed.
   • "visit" is not stressed on its last syllable, so just add -ed.
   • "visit" is stressed on its last syllable, so double the t.
2. 2.

   "forget" + -ing = "forgetting". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • "forget" ends in a silent e, so drop the e and add -ing.
   • "forget" is not stressed on its last syllable, so just add -ing.
   • Never double a letter in a word with two syllables.
   • "forget" is stressed on its last syllable, so double the t.
3. 3.

   "begin" + -ing = "beginning". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • "begin" is stressed on its last syllable, so double the n.
   • Never double a letter in a word with two syllables.
   • "begin" ends in a silent e, so drop the e and add -ing.
   • "begin" is not stressed on its last syllable, so just add -ing.
4. 4.

   "listen" + -ing = "listening". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Always double the last letter before -ing.
   • "listen" ends in a silent e, so drop the e and add -ing.
   • "listen" is stressed on its last syllable, so double the n.
   • "listen" is not stressed on its last syllable, so just add -ing.
5. 5.

   "happen" + -ed = "happened". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • "happen" is stressed on its last syllable, so double the n.
   • "happen" ends in a silent e, so drop the e and add -ed.
   • Always double the last letter before -ed.
   • "happen" is not stressed on its last syllable, so just add -ed.
6. 6.

   "admit" + -ed = "admitted". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • "admit" is stressed on its last syllable, so double the t.
   • "admit" ends in a silent e, so drop the e and add -ed.
   • Never double a letter in a word with two syllables.
   • "admit" is not stressed on its last syllable, so just add -ed.
7. 7.

   "control" + -ed = "controlled". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Never double a letter in a word with two syllables.
   • "control" has two vowels together before the last letter, so just add -ed.
   • "control" ends in two consonants, so just add -ed.
   • "control" is stressed on its last syllable, so double the l.
8. 8.

   "enter" + -ed = "entered". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • "enter" is not stressed on its last syllable, so just add -ed.
   • Always double the last letter before -ed.
   • "enter" is stressed on its last syllable, so double the r.
   • "enter" ends in a silent e, so drop the e and add -ed.