Spelling rules ing
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The document outlines the rules for spelling the -ing forms of verbs and gerunds, detailing general guidelines and specific exceptions based on different ending patterns. It includes examples, exercises, and practices to reinforce understanding of when to add -ing, double consonants, or change vowels. The content serves as a comprehensive guide for learners to correctly form -ing verbs in various contexts.
Spelling rules ing
- 1. SPELLING RULES -ING Gerunds Verb
- 2. The following is a guide to the correct spelling of –ing forms of verbs and gerunds. Infinitive ING form to feel feeling to go going to work working to sleep sleeping The general rule when changing a verb into its -ING form is just to add -ING to the end of the verb. •She isn't feeling very well. •He is working on a new project. •The children are sleeping so be quiet.
- 3. Spelling exceptions Infinitive ING form to live living to have having to make making to take taking 1) If the verb ends in an E we remove the E and add ING
- 4. Spelling exceptions Infinitive ING form to stop stopping to sit sitting to plan planning to get getting to swim swimming 2) If the verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we double the final consonant and add ING
- 5. Spelling exceptions Infinitive ING form to fix fixing to enjoy enjoying to snow snowing 3) But, we do not double the final consonant when the verb ends in W, X or Y or when the final syllable is not emphasized.
- 6. Spelling exceptions Infinitive ING form to happen happening to enter entering to offer offering to suffer suffering 4) If a two-syllable verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we do not double the final consonant when the stress is on the first syllable.
- 7. Spelling exceptions Infinitive ING form to lie lying to die dying to tie tying 5) If the verb ends in IE we change it to YING
- 8. Spelling exceptions Infinitive ING form (UK) ING form (US) to travel travelling traveling to marvel marvelling marveling 6) If the verb ends in consonant + vowel + L, we normally double the final L and add ING. Note: In the United States (US) they do not double the L when the accent is on the first syllable.
- 9. Spelling exceptions Infinitive ING form refer referring defer deferring 7) If the verb ends in a stressed vowel + R, we double the final R and add ING.
- 10. Spelling exceptions Infinitive ING form to offer offering to suffer suffering to whisper whispering If the verb ends in an unstressed vowel + R, we do not double the final R and add ING.
- 11. Answers 1. camping 2. swimming 3. travelling 4. walking 5. having 6. writing 7. cooking 8. shopping Add the -ing 1. camp ______________ 2. swim ______________ 3. travel______________ 4. walk ______________ 5. have ______________ 6. write ______________ 7. cook ______________ 8. shop ______________
- 12. Answers 1. His dad and brother are cycling to the shops. 2. We aren´t travelling in Japan. 3. I am sunbathing on the beach. 4. She isn´t watching TV. 5. They aren´t swimming in the sea. 6. Sue is staying at home today. Complete the sentences 1. His dad and brother ________(cycle) to the shops. 2. We __________ (not travel) in Japan. 3. I __________ (sunbathe) on the beach. 4. She __________ (not watch) TV. 5. They __________ (not swim) in the sea. 6. Sue __________ (stay) at home today.
- 13. Answers 1. Is your dad working today? Yes, he is. 2. Are you having a good time on holiday? Yes, I have. 3. Is your mum cooking dinner now? Yes, she is. 4. Are your friends playing football? Yes, they are. Write the questions and the short answers 1. your dad / work / today /? _____________________________ Yes, _________________________ 2. you / have a good time / on holiday / ? _____________________________ Yes, _________________________ 3. your mum / cook dinner / now / ? _____________________________ Yes, _________________________ 4. your friends / play football / ? _____________________________ Yes, _________________________
- 14. 1. Where are you going on holiday ? 2. What is he cooking for dinner? 3. Who is going to England? 4. Where are you staying? Complete the dialogues 1. a. I´m going / holiday. b. Where ______________ ? 2. a. He´s cooking / dinner. b. What ______________ ? 3. a. My sister is going to England. b. Who ______________ ? 4. a. We are staying in a hotel. b. Where ______________ ?