Build and Double Answer Key

This suffix-building worksheet helps students strengthen spelling and word-formation skills by adding suffixes to base words and applying the double consonant rule when needed. Learners evaluate each base word to decide whether it meets the criteria for doubling before attaching -ing, -er, or -ed, then write the correctly formed word, reinforcing accurate morphological decision-making.

Key Learning Objectives

• Skill Focus: Applying the double consonant rule when adding vowel suffixes
• Critical Thinking Benefit: Builds rule-based analysis and precise word construction
• Grade-Level Alignment: Supports morphology and spelling development in Grades 2, 3, and 4
• Curriculum Tie-in: Supports suffix addition, spelling accuracy, and word formation standards
• Application Type: Hands-on word transformation that integrates phonics with morphology

Teacher & Parent Features

• Reinforces when consonant doubling is required before suffixes
• Encourages students to analyze base words rather than memorize forms
• Ideal for spelling lessons, word study blocks, or independent practice
• Supports accurate writing through repeated application of the rule
• Builds confidence transforming base words into new forms
• Suitable for classroom instruction and homeschool learning

This printable consonant-doubling worksheet strengthens foundational literacy by giving students practical experience applying spelling rules. By building new words with suffixes and doubling when appropriate, learners improve spelling accuracy, morphological awareness, and confidence in written word construction.

This worksheet is part of our Double Consonants Worksheets collection.