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Why does running have an extra 'n'? 3 spelling transformation rules for adding -ing / -ed
run plus -ing becomes running, make becomes making, and study becomes studied—these spelling changes all follow a clear pattern. Master the three rules of doubling, dropping the silent-e, and changing consonant + y to i, and you will never misspell verb tenses again.
accommodation: How Many C's and M's? Group and Memorize the Double-Consonant Words That Trip You Up the Most
Does accommodation actually have two c's, two m's, or just one of each? Almost all of the most commonly misspelled words in English trip people up on "double consonants." This article strings them together into five groups—cc, mm, ss, rr, and ll. Combined with identification tips and right-versus-wrong examples, you will master notoriously difficult words like accommodation, recommend, and necessary once and for all, and never hesitate when writing again.