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Spelling: Double Consonants

Double consonants can be tricky but they often give words a stronger sound. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils spot and spell them correctly.

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Fascinating Fact:

Words with double consonants often sound bouncier and more rhythmic, like “fluffy,” “puffin,” or “bubble.”

In KS2 English, pupils learn that double consonants appear when a short vowel sound comes before the final letter. They also help keep pronunciation clear, as in funny, hopping, and summer. Understanding these patterns makes spelling much easier.

Key Terms

Consonant: Any letter that is not a vowel, such as b, c, d, f, or g.
Vowel: The letters a, e, i, o, and u that form the main sounds in words.
Spelling Pattern: A rule or regular feature that helps predict how words are spelled.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why do some words have double consonants?

Double consonants usually appear after a short vowel sound to keep the word’s pronunciation short and clear, as in hopping or sitting.

How can I tell if a word needs a double consonant?

When adding endings like ing or ed, double the final consonant if the word has one vowel before it, such as run becoming running.

Are all double letters consonants?

No. Some double letters are vowels, like in the word “cool,” but most double letters are consonants in English spelling.

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1 .

Which word is NOT spelled correctly?

Smaller

Fitter

Fixxer

Bigger

Fixer - words that end in 'x' do not double their final consonant when adding endings such as '-ing, '-ed', or '-er'.

2 .

Flu....er. Which double consonant is missing from this word?

Flutter.

3 .

Pu....le. Which double consonant is missing from this word?

Puzzle - another possibility would be 'puddle'.

4 .

Which word is correct?

Smarter

Thiner

Fater

Slimer

Thinner, fatter and slimmer - the double consonant tells us how the vowel should be pronounced. After all, 'thine', 'fate' and 'slime' are all real words with completely different meanings (as well as different vowel sounds) to 'thinner', 'fatter' and 'slimmer'!

5 .

Fla....el. Which double consonant is missing from this word?