If a base word ends in an e which is part of a split digraph, drop the e if the suffix begins with a vowel. Keep the e if the suffix begins with a consonant. Letters and Sounds, Phase Six.
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hope |
Let's hope for some good weather.
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hoping |
I'm hoping my job will be made permanent.
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hopeful |
I was hopeful about the result.
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like |
I don't like the way you said that.
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liked |
Joe liked to slide on the ice.
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safe |
My shed will be safe with this padlock on the door.
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safely |
Cross the road safely when the traffic stops.
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Spelling games using the word list: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 1
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 1
Handwriting worksheets: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 1
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