The correct use of ing

1. GRAMMAR&STRUCTURE
ing Spelling Rules
Definition:
Continuousverbsandgerundsendin"-ing"andhave special spellingrules.
Example
Laura is talking right
now.
talk+ ing
Explanation
The -ing spelling rules are --
add "-ing" to the verb.
 when a verb ends in "e", drop the "e" and add "-ing".
For example: "take + ing = taking".
 when a one-syllableverb ends in vowel + consonant,
double the final consonantand add "-ing".
For example: "hit + ing = hitting".When a verb ends in vowel+
 consonantwith stress on the final syllable, double the consonant
and add "-ing". For example: "begin + ing = beginning".
 Do not double the consonantof words
with more than one syllable if the stress is not on the final syllable.
For example: "remember"
has three syllables -- re:mém:ber -- and the stress is on the second syllable.
Therefore do not add another consonant -- "remembering".

2. Activity # 1
 When ing is added to a verb ending in e, the e is dropped,e.g.
ride - Rogeris riding his pony.
 When ing is added to some verbs the last letter is doubled.
These words have a short vowel sound and a consonant. The
consonant is doubled before adding ing. e.g. put - He is putting
his toys away.
 Other verbs have no change and ing is added to the end.
Fill in the gaps using the verb shown (remembering to use the
correctending).
1) Andy kept ______________ on the ice. (slip)
2) The boy is __________ under the tree. (sleep)
3) John passed his _________ test first time. (drive)
4) The man is __________ his car. (wash)
5) People were __________ on the pond. (skate)
6) Ben was ___________ in the bushes. (hide)
7) Carol was __________ a sweater. (knit)
8) The girl is _________ an apple. (eat)
9) Roy went out without _________ the door. (shut)
10) Pam is ___________ to us across the road. (wave)