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When a suffix other than ing is added to a word ending in a consonant what happens to the y?
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When a suffix is added to a word ending in a consonant the y changes to an I.
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When a suffix beginning with a consonant is added to a word ending with a silent e the e is kept as a general rule.?
Yes, as a general rule the e is kept.
Is hood a suffix of mother?
Yes,hood is suffix of mother as a suffix is a ward added to the ending of a word to form a new word.
What is the double consonant rule?
If the word ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern it gets a double consonant +EDe.g. RUB > RUBBED HOP > HOPPEDIf the word ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern it gets a double consonant +INGe.g. RUB > RUBBING HOP > HOPPINGWords ending in w,x,y,z don't follow this rule, just add ED or ING e.g. snowed, snowing, boxed, boxing
What happens to a VAC word when a suffix with a vowel is added?
it slightly changes the meaning
Why does the word eating only have one t?
The rule which applies to vomiting is that it the base word contains two syllables (vomit) with the accent on the first syllable and the last syllable ending with a single consonant preceded by a single vowel. Contrast the word vomitwith the word occur, which is accented on the second/last syllable and which, therefore, must have the final consonant doubled before a suffix can be added. Vomitbecomes vomiting; occur becomes occurring. The secret is in the vowel-consonant ending and with the placement of the accent.
What happens to the word harmless's base word when suffixes beginning with a consonant are added?
When suffixes beginning with a consonant are added to the base word "harmless," the final consonant "e" is typically dropped before adding the suffix. For example, to form "harmlessly" or "harmful," the final "e" in "harmless" is removed.
When a suffix beginning with a consonant is added to a word ending with a silent e the e is kept as a general rule.?
Yes, as a general rule the e is kept.
When a suffix beginning with a consonant is added to a word ending with a silent e the e is kept as a general rule?
Yes, that is correct. When adding a suffix that begins with a consonant to a word ending with a silent "e," the "e" is usually kept to maintain the original pronunciation of the word.
What is A letter or letters added to a word's ending called?
suffix
When a suffix beginning with a consonant is added to a word ending with a silent e the e is kept as a gener?
Basic rule is you don't drop the e. Here is an example. love, lovely rare, rarely
What is the best definition for a suffix?
it is an ending added to a word
What is the rule doubling the final consonant?
There are four set of criteria for doubling the final consonant of a word when adding a suffix. If said word ends in a single consonant, has a single preceding that vowel, has an accent on the last syllable, and the suffix being added begins with a vowel, the final consonant in the word is doubled.
What is the double consonant rule?
If the word ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern it gets a double consonant +EDe.g. RUB > RUBBED HOP > HOPPEDIf the word ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern it gets a double consonant +INGe.g. RUB > RUBBING HOP > HOPPINGWords ending in w,x,y,z don't follow this rule, just add ED or ING e.g. snowed, snowing, boxed, boxing
Is hood a suffix of mother?
Yes,hood is suffix of mother as a suffix is a ward added to the ending of a word to form a new word.
What is added to the ending ofaroot word to change the words meaning?
A suffix
Why is a double letter added to some words and not to others when ending in ing EG A second n to running but no second p to camping?
The final consonant is doubled before a suffix if it's preceded by a short vowel, like theu in run, but unlike camp, where there is another consonant before the final sound.
Should the t in accept be doubled before the suffix ing is added?
No, accept -accepted, accepting. The last consonant is usually doubled in short words, ending in a vowel + one consonant: get -getting, swim - swimming, run -running. There are some examples for two-syllable words as well: commit - committing, admit -admitting, travel -travelling. etc.
