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)