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Common Spelling Rules:

There are some spelling generalizations, or rules,


that can help you remember unique spelling features.
The following spelling rules apply to a large number of words and
have very few exceptions to the rule.
Doubling Rule: Some words double the final consonant when
adding a suffix that begins with a vowel. (ex. get + ing = getting)
1. Final E Rule: Some words drop the final E when adding a
suffix that begins with a vowel. (ex. have + ing = having)
2. Y Rule: Some words change Y to I when adding a suffix not
beginning with I. (ex. try + ed = tried)
3. Changing Singular Nouns to Plural Nouns By Adding S:Most
nouns form the plural by adding S. (ex. dog + s = dogs)
4. Changing Singular Nouns to Plural Nouns By Adding
ES:Nouns ending with S, SS, SH, CH, and X form the plural
by adding ES. (ex. inch + es = inches)
5. Changing Singular Nouns that End in Y to Plural
Nouns:Some nouns form the plural by changing Y to I when
adding ES. (ex. country + es = countries)
6. Changing Singular Nouns that End in F or FE to Plural
Nouns: Some nouns form the plural by changing F or FE to
V when adding ES. (ex. half + es = halves)

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