Spelling rules for –ing verbs

Why do we double the “t” in setting, getting?

Has one syllable and ends in one consonant after one vowel,
Double the last consonant and add –ing exception: If the last consonant is an x or a w, Do not double the consonants,
Get –getting
Run- running
Box-boxing
Row- rowing

Play-playing

Why do we double the consonant with some words swimming, running?

Ends in an accented (stressed) syllable,
Follow rule 3 for one final consonant after one vowel,
Begin-beginning

Why does the “e” disappear in (come – coming ) (hike – hiking )?

Ends in a silent –e after a consonant
Drop the –e and add –ing
Have - having
Sneeze- sneezing

· Notes : The letter y at the end of a word is a vowel, therefore just add –ing If the last syllable is not accented, just add –ing. Example: happen/happening