Use these 3 basic rules to help improve spelling. Read the rules and the examples. Try the practice activity, and check answers.

Rule #1
Plurals

Plurals are words that show more than one.

Example:
    boy - singular
    boys - plural
 

• Most words add an "s" to make a plural

• Words that end in -ch, x, ss or s-  add an "es" for the plural:

• There are several nouns that have irregular plural forms.

Rule #2

The combination of the vowels "ie" form a basic spelling rule:
 

• Use "i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounded like "a" in neighbor or weigh.

Examples:

        belief
        chief
        achieve
        pie

Exceptions:

        receive
        weight
        height

Rule #3

Adding "ing"
 

• If a verb ends in a silent –e, drop the final -e and add –ing.

Examples:
       ride - riding
       age - aging
       slice - slicing
       like--liking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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