Spelling words with double letters rule

To remember when to double letters when adding an ending to a word use the following mnemonic:

Example 1

Add an ending to run, use mnemonic:

So run becomes running.

Example 2

Add an ending to camp, use mnemonic:

So camp becomes camping. 

Note

This works for words with one syllable, and ends in a consonant. Here are some more examples:

Example 3

Add an ending to talk, the mnemonic:

So talk becomes talking.

Example 4

Add an ending to scream, use mnemonic:

So scream becomes screaming.

Here are more examples:

Skip = skipping

Hop = hopping/hopped

Big = bigger

Land = landed

Small = smaller

End = ended