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asan beg

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Which of the following words does not require the doubling of the final consonant when adding the suffix ing to it?
 
  A. Fix
  B. Plan
  C. Tap
  D. Ship

Question 2

In forming the past tense of the word plan you double the final n because:
 
  A. the accent is on the first syllable of the word.
  B. it is a multisyllabic word.
  C. it contains a short a sound.
  D. the suffix is too short.


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cegalasso

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
The word fix does not require the final consonant when adding ing to it. Do not double the
final consonant of words ending in w or x

Answer to Question 2

C
In forming the past tense of the word plan you double the final n (planned) because it
contains a short a sound. If the vowel sound is long, do not double; if the vowel sound is
short, double the final consonant.


asan beg

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

jackie

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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