Double Final Consonant Spelling Practice

Double Final Consonant Spelling Practice

Read each section's instructions carefully and complete the activities. This worksheet focuses on words with double final consonants.

Understanding Double Final Consonants

Many words in English have a double consonant at the end. This often happens after a short vowel sound in a one-syllable word. For example, in the word 'hill', the 'i' has a short vowel sound, and it's followed by a double 'l'.

Complete each sentence with a word that has a double final consonant. Choose from the words in the word bank.

1. The little girl played with her new  .

2. Please clean up this   before dinner.

3. The bees   around the flowers.

4. My dog loves to roll in the soft green  .

5. The school   rings at the end of class.

Circle the word that is spelled correctly.

1. Which word means 'to jump quickly'?

2. Which word means 'not much' or 'small amount'?

Read each sentence. Write the correct word with a double final consonant on the line.

1. The chef used a big   to stir the soup. (spoon/pot/ladel)

2. I like to   in the pool on a hot day. (swim/dip/jump)

3. The little   ran through the field. (lamb/sheep/goat)

Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.

1. The word 'run' needs a double 'n' when you add '-ing' to make 'running'.

2. The word 'stop' becomes 'stopping' with a double 'p'.

Write a short story (3-5 sentences) using at least five words with double final consonants. Underline each double final consonant word you use.