Writing with Tenses / Writing Mechanics
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.
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A quick check
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