More: if a word ends with a
silent "e,"
drop the "e" before adding a suffix which begins with a
vowel (-ing, -able, -:
Examples: make--making, makable; time--timing,
oblige--obliging.
Try spelling these:
1.
state + ing =
2.
like + able =
3.
indulge + ing =
Do not drop the "e"
when the suffix begins with a consonant: Examples: state--statement; like--likeness;
use--useful; definite--definitely
Try spelling these:
4.
base + ment =
5.
home + ward =
6.
peace + ful =
Silent "e" practice!
7.
notice + able =
8.
advertise + ment =
9.
change + less =
10.
shine + ing =
11.
conceive + able =
12.
fascinate + ing =
13.
encourage + ment =
14.
encourage + ing =
Adding suffixes to words ending -ce and -ge
Keep the silent e before -able and -ous Examples; enforceable,
serviceable, courageous, outrageous
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