When do you double the consonant before ed or ing?

When a short word ends in one vowel and then one consonant, like hop or plan. Never double w, x or y, and do not double when there are two vowels, as in rain.

When does y change to i?

When a consonant comes before the y, as in pony and berry. When a vowel comes before it, as in toy or key, just add s.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All four sheets have an answer key that shows every spelling, so a parent or teacher can check the work in a minute.

What spelling patterns do 3rd graders learn?

3rd graders spell long vowels and vowel teams (rain, team, boat), r-controlled vowels (star, fork, bird), common homophones, and words with endings, where the rules for dropping a silent e, doubling a consonant and changing y to i come in (CCSS L.3.2.E and L.3.2.F). Silent letters in words like knee and write round out the year.

How do I know when to double a consonant before adding ing?

Double the last consonant when a one-syllable word ends in one short vowel and one consonant: hop becomes hopping and sit becomes sitting. Words with two vowels or a final e do not double: rain becomes raining and hope becomes hoping. The adding endings pages practice all three rules.

In what order should I use these spelling worksheets?

Start with long vowels and vowel teams, since they are the most common patterns, then r-controlled vowels. Move to adding endings once those feel easy, and use the homophone and silent letter pages as review. Each subtopic on this page holds four sheets.

3rd Grade Adding Endings Worksheets

Ages 8-9 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable adding endings worksheets for 3rd grade students (Ages 8-9). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

3rd Grade Reading Spelling Adding endings Clear All

Adding Ed and Ing

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Change Y to I and Add Es

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Double the Consonant Before an Ending

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Drop the E and Add an Ending

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Frequently Asked Questions

Three rules cover most words: drop a silent e before an ending that starts with a vowel (bake, baking), double the last consonant after one short vowel (stop, stopped), and change a consonant plus y to i before es (city, cities). Words like play and jump just add the ending.

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3rd Grade Adding Endings Worksheets

Adding Ed and Ing

Change Y to I and Add Es

Double the Consonant Before an Ending

Drop the E and Add an Ending

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Frequently Asked Questions

What spelling rules do 3rd graders use when adding endings?

When do you double the consonant before ed or ing?

When does y change to i?

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

What spelling patterns do 3rd graders learn?

How do I know when to double a consonant before adding ing?

In what order should I use these spelling worksheets?

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