DOUBLE CONSONANTS

TIP: When we talk about double consonants, we mean two of the same consonant that stand for only one sound. Examples: drill, pretty. Repeat the following words after me and you will see how the double consonants stand for one sound. k i t t y h a p p y

1. You are going to see some words that are spelled with double consonants. A dot ( . ) will be where the double consonants are supposed to be. 2. Write the words on a piece of paper. 3. After you check your answers, choose the correct word to complete the sentences that follow. 4. Ready?

1- e x c e . e n t 2- w i . 3- m u . i n s 4- g l a . e s 5- m e . 6- w o . y 7- m a . e r s 8- b a . 9- s p e . 10- h a . y

2- w i l l 1- e x c e l l e n t 3- m u f f i n s 4- g l a s s e s 5- m e s s 6- w o r r y 7- m a n n e r s 8- b a l l 9- s p e l l 10- h a p p y

Complete the sentences with the words you wrote down on the piece of paper. 1- I feel ______ when the sun is shining. 2-The _____ is used in many different sports. 3- Girls form VMM have very good _______. 4- Don't ______. I will help you. 5- _______ the word slowly.

6- Did you bring your __________ to help you read? 7- Lilly's room is a ________. 8- I _____ do my homework everyday. 9- She loves to eat __________ with jelly. 10- You did an ____________ job!

Check your answers. 1- I feel happy when the sun is shining. 2-The ball is used in many different sports. 3- Girls from VMM have very good manners. 4- Don't worry. I will help you. 5- Spell the word slowly.

6- Did you bring your glasses to help you read? 7- Lilly's room is a mess. 8- I will do my homework everyday. 9- She loves to eat muffins with jelly. 10- You did an excellent job!

VERY GOOD JOB!