Double Final Consonants Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and applying rules for doubling final consonants in words.
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Double Final Consonants
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to practice your understanding of double final consonants. Remember the '1-1-1 Rule': if a word has 1 syllable, 1 vowel, and ends in 1 consonant, double the final consonant before adding a vowel suffix (-ing, -ed, -er, -est).
Complete the sentences about the '1-1-1 Rule' for doubling consonants.
1. The '1-1-1 Rule' applies to words with one , one vowel, and one final consonant.
2. When the '1-1-1 Rule' applies, you should the final consonant before adding a vowel suffix.
3. Examples of vowel suffixes include -ing, -ed, -er, and .
Select the correctly spelled word.
1. Which word is spelled correctly?
runing
running
runned
runingg
2. Which word follows the '1-1-1 Rule' when adding '-ed'?
jumped
hopped
played
walked
Add the given suffix to each base word, applying the '1-1-1 Rule' where necessary.
1. stop + -ing =
2. plan + -ed =
3. big + -er =
4. thin + -est =
Read each statement and determine if it is true or false.
1. You always double the final consonant when adding a suffix.
True
False
2. The word 'sleep' becomes 'sleeping' without doubling the 'p' because it has two vowels.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing a fun activity you did recently. Try to include at least three words that follow the '1-1-1 Rule' for doubling final consonants when adding a suffix. Underline these words.