Sun 22 Oct, 2017 08:15 am
Which of the following is NOT a correct rule about the creation of gerunds? Choose the one that is incorrect. *
If the verb ends in an E, we remove the E, and add ING.
If the verb ends in a consonant, we double the consonant and add YING.
If a two-syllable verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we do not double the final consonant when the stress is on the first syllable.
If the verb ends in IE we change it to YING.
@svaldezi,
Quote:If the verb ends in a consonant, we double the consonant and add YING.
Dezi, I tried, 'pad,' meaning to cushion, and if I understand what you're asking, then I'd be 'paddying.' Now let's try 'madden': Wouldn't it come out, 'maddennying'
Punk, Pond, help
@svaldezi,
Quote:If a two-syllable verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we do not double the final consonant when the stress is on the first syllable
Okay but do we still add 'Y'; 'cause if so we have 'openying
Sorry, no offense Al, but some of us old guys....
Dale, read the original question again.
@svaldezi,
The whole English spelling system is basically irrational, what's the point??
Also what's the point of ever doubling a consonant when nobody would ever double the length of time in pronouncing it??
@centrox,
Quote:Dale, read the original question again
Indeed, Cen, and wen I did so it became apparent that I had selected the right one for my original comment. However, given
Quote:If a two-syllable verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we do not double the final consonant when the stress is on the first syllable
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@dalehileman,
, well, I just got confused
Has anyone else noticed, by the way, that they no longer let you edit your own yzab
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