When do you double the last letter before ing or ed?

When a short word has one short vowel and ends in one consonant, like stop or clap: stopping, clapped. Words like jump, which end in two consonants, just add the ending.

Why drop the e before ing?

The e in bake and ride is silent. Ing starts with a vowel, so the e drops: baking, riding. The long vowel sound stays the same.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All six adding endings sheets have an answer key that shows every spelling.

How many 2nd Grade adding endings worksheets are there?

14 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are adding endings worksheets for?

These are written for 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 7-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Are these adding endings worksheets aligned to Common Core?

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Can I use these adding endings worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

2nd Grade Adding Endings Worksheets

Ages 7-8 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

GradeGrades 3 & 2

TopicSpelling

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Frequently Asked Questions

Add es when a word ends in s, x, z, ch or sh, like box and boxes or brush and brushes. Most other words just add s, like dog and dogs.

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