Double the Consonants

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a spelling exercise focused on the rule of doubling the consonants “l,” “f,” and “s” at the end of a one-syllable word that has just one vowel. It lists several one-syllable words that violate this rule by not having the final consonant doubled. Students are tasked with writing the correctly spelled version of each word on the provided lines. The worksheet uses examples like “shift,” “spell,” and “pass” to illustrate correct applications of this rule.

The purpose of this worksheet is to solidify the understanding of a specific English spelling convention that requires the doubling of consonants at the end of short, one-vowel words. It challenges students to recognize and apply this rule by correcting the intentionally misspelled words given. This activity helps to improve students’ spelling accuracy and reinforces their knowledge of word structures. Moreover, it encourages students to pay attention to the phonetic components of words, which can dictate spelling patterns.