Writing with Tenses / Writing Mechanics
LESSON 231 OF 261 · 10 MIN READ

Spelling connected to verb forms

Study changes to studies/studied but studying keeps y. Stop doubles p in stopped/stopping. Make drops e in making. Carry becomes carried.

Understand and use it

Study changes to studies/studied but studying keeps y. Stop doubles p in stopped/stopping. Make drops e in making. Carry becomes carried.

Examples and a writing plan

study → studies → studied → studying
stop → stopped → stopping
make → making

Common mistake to investigate

She is makeing tea.
Drop silent e before -ing in making.

Use the rule now

Use two verbs in different forms to describe now and yesterday.

Use this rule: write and correct

Try first. Hints become more specific after each attempt. Your attempts and corrections are saved with your existing writing progress.

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A quick check

A wrong answer is a chance to learn. Use the hint and try again.