Progressive spelling/-ing spelling rule 2
From Wikigogy
The waiters are beginning to serve drinks.
Guests are sipping champagne under the tent.
The party is just getting started.
| verb ending | rule | root verb | progressive form |
|---|---|---|---|
| one vowel + consonant | double the consonant & add –ing | begin sip get | beginning sipping getting |
| exceptions: w, x, y | do not double, add -ing | blow fix play | blowing fixing playing |
