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Words with double consonants
When a word ends in a consonant, double the final consonant before a suffix beginning with a vowel if both of the following are true: the consonant ends a stressed syllable or a one-syllable word, and the consonant is preceded by a single vowel. For example: drag —> dragged wet —> wetter occur —> occurred, occurring refer —> referral, referringSource : HyperGrammar 2 (notions de base de la grammaire anglaise)
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Spelling: Introduction
Spell checkers catch some errors, but not all. They tend to miss homonyms—words that are pronounced the same way but spelled differently such as site/sight, there/their/they’re and its/it’s. For example, most spell checkers would report no error in the following sentence despite the fact that it has three serious spelling mistakes: Their looking for a new sight where the gopher can build it’s home. The joint influence of British and American spelling on Canadian usage has resulted in an additional challenge: Canadians tend to follow standard British spelling for certain words (e.g. axe, cheque), American spelling for others (e.g. connection, tire), and either for yet others (e.g. programme/program, neighbour/neighbor). The important thing to remember is to be consistent and follow a regular pattern when you spell. Don’t mix neighbour with labor, for example. Choose one pattern and follow it closely. The best way to avoid problems with mixed British and American spelling is to keep a dictionary handy that shows Canadian usage. Spelling correctly is largely a matter of practice and the common-sense use of reference materials and standard spelling rules. Although each rule has exceptions, if you study them carefully you will be able to avoid many common errors, even without a spell checker. The details Words with “ei” and “ie” - Next Page Final “y” before a suffix Final silent “e” before a suffix Words with double consonants Review exercise: Words with “ei” and “ie” Review exercise: Final “y” before a suffix Review exercise: Final silent “e” before a suffix Review exercise: Double consonantsSource : HyperGrammar 2 (notions de base de la grammaire anglaise)
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Words with “ei” and “ie”
Write i before e (believe, yield, reprieve) except after c. After c reverse the spelling (ei): ceiling, perceive, conceit. The after c rule works only when ei and ie sound like the ee in feet. If the vowel combination has any other sound, you should write ei even after letters other than c: foreign, vein, freight.Source : HyperGrammar 2 (notions de base de la grammaire anglaise)
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Review exercise: Words with “ei” and “ie”
Choose the correct spelling of the following words.1. Which is correct? greif grief 2. Which is correct? conceit conciet 3. Which is correct? counterfiet counterfeit 4. Which is correct? heir hier 5. Which is correct? niece neiceSource : HyperGrammar 2 (notions de base de la grammaire anglaise)
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Review exercise: Final “y” before a suffix
Choose the correct spelling of the following words.1. Which is correct? applying appliing 2. Which is correct? defyance defiance 3. Which is correct? studying studing 4. Which is correct? easyer easier 5. Which is correct? worryer worrierSource : HyperGrammar 2 (notions de base de la grammaire anglaise)
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Review exercise: Final silent “e” before a suffix
Choose the correct spelling of the following words.1. Which is correct? safely safly 2. Which is correct? argueing arguing 3. Which is correct? guideance guidance 4. Which is correct? excitement excitment 5. Which is correct? hopeful hopfulSource : HyperGrammar 2 (notions de base de la grammaire anglaise)
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Final “y” before a suffix
When a word ends in y preceded by a consonant, the y usually changes to i when adding a suffix: curly —> curlier party —> parties thirty —> thirties, thirtieth However, if the suffix begins with i, the y does not change (except before the suffix ize): thirty —> thirtyish fry —> frying agony —> agonize memory —> memorize When a final y is preceded by a vowel, it does not change to i: journey —> journeying trolley —> trolleysSource : HyperGrammar 2 (notions de base de la grammaire anglaise)
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Review exercise: Double consonants
Choose the correct spelling of the following words.1. Which is correct? admited admitted 2. Which is correct? admiting admitting 3. Which is correct? stoping stopping 4. Which is correct? stoped stopped 5. Which is correct? robbing robing 6. Which is correct? robed robbed 7. Which is correct? returnning returning 8. Which is correct? returnned returned 9. Which is correct? unwrapping unwraping 10.…Source : HyperGrammar 2 (notions de base de la grammaire anglaise)
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