Suffix '- ing' / List of 50 Words with 4 Rules

       Suffix '- ing'

Let's learn about suffixes in detail. 

Here are some rules, which will help you use these words judiciously. 

Rule #1 :

Add '-ing' to the base verb. 

1. act+ ing= acting

2. bark+ ing= barking

3. break+ing=  breaking

4. hunt+ ing= hunting 

5. see+ ing= seeing

Rule # 2 :

Eliminate the last letter '-e' after adding '-ing' :

1. bore+ ing= boring 

2. change+ ing= changing 

3. leave+ ing= leaving 

4. tire+ ing= tiring

5. write+ ing= writing 

Rule # 3 : 

If the last letter is a consonant and there is a vowel before it, double the last letter after adding '-ing'. 

(consonant+ vowel+ consonant):

1. cut + ing= cutting

2. put+ ing= putting

3. run+ ing= running

4. stir+ ing= stirring

5. swim+ ing= swimming 

Rule # 4 : Change '-ie' into '-y-' and add '-ing'. 

1. die+ ing= dying 

2. hie+ ing = hying

3. lie+ ing= lying 

4. tie+ ing= tying

5. vie+ ing= vying

 ✍ Here is a List of 50 Words, click on the following link to get it : 

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✍ Note: This suffix (-ing) acts as a Present Participle or Gerund. Gerunds are verbal nouns and Participles are verbal adjectives.

☆ Examples of Gerund: 

1. Collecting stamps is his hobby.  

2. He is fond of riding. 

3. I enjoy reading poetry. 

4. I like watching the stars at night.

5. Seeing is believing. 

☆ Examples of Present Participle:

1. I am eating salad.  

2. Riding along the road, he saw a zebra.

3. Swimming is a good exercise. 

         Happy Learning!