This lesson consists of words that can be categorized according to spelling patterns when adding -ing.

Sort root words that end with a vowel and consonant (VC) under VC.

Sort root words that end with a vowel and two consonants (VCC) under VCC.

Sort words that double the middle consonant and add -ing (like in "getting") under Double.

Sort words that you can add -ing to without having to change the word under Nothing.

Sort words that don't fit under the other three categories under Oddball.

CATEGORIES: VC         VCC        Double         Dothing          Oddball

get - asking - swimming - sit - stand - sitting - jump - putting - getting - swim - rest - yelling - running - pick - put - passing - ask - yell - run - resting - pass - standing - picking - jumping