GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE

ing Spelling Rules

Definition:
Continuous verbs and gerunds end in "-ing" and have special spelling rules.
Example
Laura is

talking

right
now.

talk + ing

Explanation
The -ing spelling rules are -add "-ing" to the verb.
when a verb ends in "e", drop the "e" and add "-ing".
For example: "take + ing = taking".
when a one-syllable verb ends in vowel + consonant,
double the final consonant and add "-ing".

For example: "hit + ing = hitting".When a verb ends in vowe

consonant with stress on the final syllable, double the c

and add "-ing". For example: "begin + ing = beginning".
Do not double the consonant of words

with more than one syllable if the stress is not on the final s
For example: "remember"
has three syllables -- re:mm:ber -- and the stress is on the

Therefore do not add another consonant -- "remembering".

Activity # 1
When ing is added to a verb ending in e, the e is dropped, e.g.
ride - Roger is riding his pony.
When ing is added to some verbs the last letter is doubled.
These words have a short vowel sound and a consonant. The
consonant is doubled before adding ing. e.g. put - He is putting
his toys away.
Other verbs have no change and ing is added to the end.
Fill in the gaps using the verb shown (remembering to use the
correct ending).

1) Andy kept ______________ on the ice. (slip)

2) The boy is __________ under the tree. (sleep)
3) John passed his _________ test first time. (drive)
4) The man is __________ his car. (wash)
5) People were __________ on the pond. (skate)
6) Ben was ___________ in the bushes. (hide)
7) Carol was __________ a sweater. (knit)
8) The girl is _________ an apple. (eat)
9) Roy went out without _________ the door. (shut)

10) Pam is ___________ to us across the road. (wave)