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Rules of English Spelling

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    1. Key Terms & Vocabulary for Spelling
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    Review the basic concepts behind the English language before mastering spelling! How to Spell breaks down some key terms for discussing words and letters.

    Review the basic concepts behind the English language before mastering spelling! How to Spell breaks down some key terms for discussing words and letters.

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    2. Magic "E" & Silent "E"
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    The silent (or magic!) 'e' makes a huge difference to the meaning and pronunciation of words. This lesson shows you how it works and why it's necessary.

    The silent (or magic!) 'e' makes a huge difference to the meaning and pronunciation of words. This lesson shows you how it works and why it's necessary.

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    3. When to Drop the "E" Before Suffixes
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    English spelling gets a bit unpredictable when suffixes like “ing,” “y,” or “ly” are introduced. In this lesson, learn when to drop the “E” from a root word!

    English spelling gets a bit unpredictable when suffixes like “ing,” “y,” or “ly” are introduced. In this lesson, learn when to drop the “E” from a root word!

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    4. The 1:1:1 Doubling Up Spelling Rule
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    The 1:1:1 doubling up spelling rule is about doubling up the end consonant in words such as: big/bigger, stop/stopped, begin/beginning, and slim/slimmer.

    The 1:1:1 doubling up spelling rule is about doubling up the end consonant in words such as: big/bigger, stop/stopped, begin/beginning, and slim/slimmer.

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    5. Adding "-es" to Nouns & Verbs
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    In this spelling rules lesson, learn how and when to add “-es” to nouns to make plurals, and how to add “es” to verbs to conjugate in the third person.

    In this spelling rules lesson, learn how and when to add “-es” to nouns to make plurals, and how to add “es” to verbs to conjugate in the third person.

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ROBERT s
I have a new labe top the frist lletson is broking -up. i can't start over against . its is doing the samething over and over, can you fit it. please
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ROBERT s
you vibeo is sipping i canot get the hold leason
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Robert, press the Help button at the bottom of the page and talk to curious support about this. The video seems OK for me so it might be your internet connection or browser. Sorry you're having problems.
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Annette W
Hi just a quick question why are the exercise question already answered for you . Regards Annette
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I think when you answer the question it remembers and leaves the answer in. Not sure.
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Check it again and any more problems let me know
Annette W
Hi just seems to be that one ,really good site
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